The first week has gone by with no word about our Wild Wasatch Women trekking the well marked trail up the Dudh Kosi river toward Mount Everest. They are accompanied by Captain Pemba acting as their "Sirdar" or guide and one porter. No cook or kitchen boy or half a dozen porters carrying provisions the way we used to do it in the eighties. They didn't even have to carry food. The photo above, just for comparison, is of our exploratory 1985 expedition to the Arun Valley, southeast of Everest. This is a remote area where teahouses are a rarity and we had to carry everything we needed for a month on the trail.-
Rebecca and Susan left Namche on Monday, so they should get to Kala Patar by Saturday. Weather has been rainy and cloudy, but I hope they are comfortable. Everything trekkers need is available from a series of independent guest houses along the trail. I discovered a photo of the lodge at Gorak Shep and observe how times have changed. http://www.panoramio.com/photo/36353
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Hello Rebecca and Susan!
What a fabulous adventure you are having! Thank you for setting up the blog to help us from afar stay in-touch.
First, we received your cookies shortly after you left. It was a fun surprise and very thoughtful of you and Bobbi Jo. I must say I ate more than both Finnegan and Shawn combined. It helped me put on a few needed pounds:)
We've missed you a great deal and have enjoyed spending time with James.
The pregnancy is going well with its bumps along the way. Shawn and I knocked out the basement, sold the futon, and just today had the yard sale. I can honestly say now that I am pooped and ready to put my feet up for a while.
Finnegan has settled into his new schedule happily. It took us all a bit of time to find a good routine that supported family time, early arrival at school, homework!, classroom presentations, etc. It's been fun.
The debates have finally started and it's great that the nation seems to have finally turned towards Obama. He's currently up 6 points in NH & PA. We went to a vp debate party where the adults had to drink each time Palin winked, the word Maverick was spoken...
I'm sure you are getting into great shape, the terrain looks challenging and breathtaking. Bring home some natural artifact for Finnegan if you can remember...rock, feather, fur, he'd love it. He's wild about Star Wars, wow really wild about it. He hasn't picked up a plane in at least 3 months now.
I'm sitting watching the Colorado Buffs with James, Shawn, and Doug. GPA has Finnegan for the night. I'm glad I can converse with you during the game.
Have a blast and be safe.
Lots of Love,
Lisa
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