I was under the mistaken impression that our extra 'acclimatisation' day here in Dingboche would be a chance to relax and put my feet up. However our leader Hugo advised that the plan was to set off early and climb straight up the mountain above Dingboche, to stay on the top (5000 metres or 15000 feet) for an hour or so for our bodies to start to get used to the lack of oxygen, then walk down again. Getting up took 2 to 3 hours and really got the lungs working. Great views from the top and the sun stayed out. Rest of day spent recovering, with Paul trying to shift a bad headache induced by the climb and lack of O2.
For dinner I enjoyed a tasty Dal Bhat, a type of vegetable curry with lentil sauce that the Nepalese live off. This made a welcome change to the usual 'play it safe' option of egg and chips or similar. Everyone congregates in the dining room in the evening as it is the only room with a fire, it was icy and snowing outside. However each morning is bright and clear, so we go to bed early (as early as 8pm) and get up early.
Dear Charlotte and Paul,
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you're still going strong and about your continued adventures. Not so sure about the egg, veg curry and basic loo combo. Character building I'm sure, and I suppose you've done Glastonbury several times after all.
Slim and Mel
Hi C & P, not sure when you'll get this but sending you lots of love and very best wishes for the rest of your very exciting adventure. The pics and blog are amazing - could be a bid for the summit next year.. Can't wait to hear all the stories when you get home - will be at Uncle Arthur's 80th the day after your return! Tons of love from Sophie, Andrew, Ella, Fins, Mitty and Dex x x x
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