Finally beginning to descend . Spent another sleepless night (as alluded to in the last post) , just not being able to breathe . Hoping that will be better tonight . Thought I would describe myself as I left for hiking this morning . From the bottom to the top. Two pairs thick wool hiking socks; long underwear, hiking pants , wind pants, gym shirt with built in bra, wool shirt, wool sweater , down jacket , wind shell jacket, hair that hadn't been washed for five days pulled back in messy braid with wool hat on top of that then hoods of both jackets pulled up over that. Oh and two pairs of gloves . My beauty was astounding .
Toilets frozen again this morning. Have never experienced the squat toilets in cold weather before. Think I'm good for life now.
I had noooo energy starting out this morning and we were into hills right first thing. Thankfully after an hour or so things started moving downwards. Hiked for about 7 hours today and have come down in elevation by 1000 meters . I am hoping that will make the difference in sleep tonight . Remains very cold but there were hot showers at the place we are staying at tonight. I should say hot trickles and boy was it cold when the water stopped . Sat around the yak dung fire trying to get my hair dried . Paints a pretty picture doesn't it?
All i can remember about tomorrow is that we will again be losing elevation and hiking. I am anxious to be below tree line again so that it is a bit warmer . Can't seem to add pictures to the blog when doing it on my phone, sorry.
Toilets frozen again this morning. Have never experienced the squat toilets in cold weather before. Think I'm good for life now.
I had noooo energy starting out this morning and we were into hills right first thing. Thankfully after an hour or so things started moving downwards. Hiked for about 7 hours today and have come down in elevation by 1000 meters . I am hoping that will make the difference in sleep tonight . Remains very cold but there were hot showers at the place we are staying at tonight. I should say hot trickles and boy was it cold when the water stopped . Sat around the yak dung fire trying to get my hair dried . Paints a pretty picture doesn't it?
All i can remember about tomorrow is that we will again be losing elevation and hiking. I am anxious to be below tree line again so that it is a bit warmer . Can't seem to add pictures to the blog when doing it on my phone, sorry.
Hey Sis! I think you painted enough of a picture with your words, no photo necessary. I am sure you are longing for your ugly brown housecoat and a comfy bed. I printed off your picture at Base Camp and took it to show the kids at school. They have been rooting for you. I'm keeping you in my prayers. Love you lots!
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