Hi all, well - we have made it through to Singapore.. in our last blog we were at Pheriche on the way down.. We still had a few big days of walking ahead of us and as we descended the air thickened up and we all started to feel better. We had one night at Pangboche and the next night at Namche.
I was still in quite a bad way with diahorea up till Namche where we called in a nurse. Herwin had a little flow diagram for D and V and after consulting that and discussing symptoms with the nurse we decided on a course of Giardia pills. There was pretty much an immediate improvement- much to my relief..
The last day was a really big walk, 11 hours including lunch and morning tea, finishing up at Lukla for the night before flying out the next morning. Mike, Herwin and I all ordered Sizzling chicken for dinner which was interesting.. It was roasted and sizzled to such and extent that there was only really a couple of bones with some crunchy stuff attached ;-)
The next Morning we survived the flight out to Kathmandu and then spent a few days shopping and relaxing.
My overall impressions are of and amazing place, the scenery is stunning but the highlight has to be the people. All our Sherpa Guides were absolutely top guys. Very helpful, generous and kind of heart. Whenever any one was sick these guys would carry their bags, they looked after us in the tea houses and provided wisdom along the way when things got tuff...
Herwin has been a pleasure to travel with. When i was really sick at Gorak Shep Herwin was a huge support, helping pack my gear up and getting me organised and onto the horse.He even took care of my used sick bucket YUK !!
The whole team gelled really well and even after 3 weeks together we are all good mates so all in all its been a huge experience, or as mike puts it ' a journey of discovery'.
Thanks everybody for all your support and comments on the blog..
Al
So, the team got back to Hotel Manaslu in Kathmandu and how we delighted in the power from the wall socket, how the showers, which when we'd first arrived two weeks ago had seemed dingy and a tad grotty, now had a palatial elegance. The sheets on the bed, had felt a little tired, but now were like Egyptian silk. What an experience in contrasts. Now in Singapore, it seems slightly odd being able to use the tap water to brush your teeth with, and not having to drop the used loo paper in a bucket beside the dunny!!! The sheer luxury off being able to actually flush it all away. Ahhhh it's the small things in life that should be appreciated.
This has truly been a trip where, by taking the time to appreciate all that is, the amazing views, the stoicism of the people, the joy of shared experiences, rather than dwell on all that is not, I've been able to experience the time for it's bountiful pleasures.
Thank you all for giving us a lift with your support.
Till next trip...........
Herwin
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