Sunday, no rest for the wicked, back up at 8am for a delicious breakfast of porridge, but the good thing about breakfast at BC is that there are a range of other cereals available, so no porridge for me. After this everyone was forced to have a shower, some were reluctant to go but thankfully everyone gave in, in the end. Fergal was heard saying “ I take a shower once a month whether I need it or not” Steve reckoned that he hadn’t broken sweat over the last week and didn’t need one, I can confirm that he did break sweat through his speed anyway. (A shower- pure luxury, I never imagined that I would appreciate a bag of hot water slung up on a hook inside a tent as much! At least my hair doesn’t freeze when I try to wash it at BC! Such a difference a shower makes, it was getting hard to recognise some of the team under those beards- mind you Fergal is still trying to do his best Desperate Dan impression!- K) Anyway after this we had an excellent lunch and a matinee showing of “The Firm” now this was great but for the fact that a 15 minute part of the Film was missing, this was a borrowed DVD so if you buy from the street traders in Kathmandu what do you expect?
Other news, Fergal has lost one camera and broken another, so he is on to yours Fr Dessie, so Fr Dessie, I would check your insurance, you probably will not be getting it back? Doctor Jonathan’s base surgery is open again, so if want an appointment, book early to avoid disappointment.
A word of thanks again to those helped us with food of expedition, Andrew Maxwell from Musgrave cash and carry, we still haven’t eaten all the chocolate and Jaffa Cakes!
We have not heard from the North Col climbers since they departed last Saturday, which we think is a bit strange; however we suppose they will be back at work Monday so the emails will start then?
Neill