The hardest day of my life... 6am on the crunch day
6am and we're off.
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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist i... [read more]
In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist i... [read more] Blog: The hardest day of my life...
Date: November 21st 2006
I woke up a few times last night. It was the first time in my life I had felt claustrophobic. Our rooms were small and dark with 9"x9" skylights. Felt scared by this window and wondered what my Grandad felt in his Japanese Prisoner War Camp, managed some sleep. The morning was very cold put on my balaclava and goretex coat. When we arrived at Gorak Shep I already felt dizzy and sick. We w ... read more
Date: November 21st 2006
I woke up a few times last night. It was the first time in my life I had felt claustrophobic. Our rooms were small and dark with 9"x9" skylights. Felt scared by this window and wondered what my Grandad felt in his Japanese Prisoner War Camp, managed some sleep. The morning was very cold put on my balaclava and goretex coat. When we arrived at Gorak Shep I already felt dizzy and sick. We w ... read more
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Hi , this blog is all about my trek to Everest Base Camp in aid of an amazing international charity called WaterAid (UK Registered Charity number 288701).
Seems like everyone is doing something for charity these days so what makes me different? If you have five minutes check out
My fundraising site and my challenge site for the bigger picture.
A big thank you to everyone that has made this possible and a big thank you to my main sponsors Bournemouth and West Hampshire Water.
Hope y... full info
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