Base Camp

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Got to BC last night, stayed at 'Everst Guest House' - well equipped tent owned by local 'Champi'.
Havent had showers or toilets in days, and have another camp tonight.
James, one of the guys in the group, and I are cooking dinner tonight....vegetable soup...yum
Had a great view of the summit last night at about 9pm. So warm in the tents. Head hurts a lot! - Altitude
Got up to go to the loo (rock) a bit later last night and was surprised when I walked to the door and it was dark out but all the local Tibetans had congragated and were chanting in a circle and dancing. It was cool that they were just doing it for themselves and not for tourists.
Ill never forget that. At first I was a bit worried....well....it was semi sacrificial looking....😊 but then I walked past and they were paying no attention to me at all.
Our tent was also the local hangout, and we ate the local food...porridge with yak meat...mmmmm
This morning we got up to pancakes Tibetan style...no cutlery, no condiments, and a whooping headache.
Walked the few KMs to where the Everest trek starts.,..felt like a half marathon!Sent a postcard to mum, dad, Harvey, Ants from the top of the world 5300metres.

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