Got a call a couple nights ago from the the Everest Crew! They are all doing well. Big T (Gimli) and Pipin both got what they think was food poisoning. Gimli recovered quicker than Pipin thus losing out on the chance to get carried up the mountain on horse back. They both are doing better and both hiking on their own two feet once again.
Mo and R were ecstatic with the amazing views and I was shocked to here they had already had their first glimpses of Mt. Everest from Namche Bazaar.
Not sure I've ever seen R this excited about anything.
The weather has been fairly mild and no one has complained yet of being too cold. I wonder if that may change as they go higher (better not after spending all that money on cold weather gear)!
They all sounded in great spirits and have been pleasantly surprised with the taste and quality of food so far and grateful for the months of training they put in to be prepared! And thanks to their pre-hike trips to the sub zero freezer at ACSA to test out their gear, hopefully no one will come home with frostbite! I'm sure all their advanced preparation will serve them all well.
Temperature gage in the ACSA freezer.
Carving out a space between the tater-tots and frozen orange juice.
Two frozen peas in a pod!
The fellowship on ice.
On the home front, Me and the two little ones are trying not to miss the rest of our family too much, but its kinda hard when I'm sitting alone on Christmas Eve writing a blog post rather than enjoying quiet time with my husband before the hustle and bustle of Christmas morning begins. But knowing they will remember this experience for the rest of their lives helps make the sacrifice seem worthwhile.
Merry Christmas!
2 comments:
WOW! Derrell has a goal to hike to base camp--he's jealous!
I didn't realize you had to hike to base camp...just thought you took a small plane or helicopter to start the big adventure.
How thrilling for them....even if it is at Christmas time. Even if you are Santess.
Love the posts on the trek. Keep em coming.
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