Annapurna Trek - Day Seven - Base Camp!

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November 23rd 2009

Published: December 6th 2009

Day Seven - Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 metres) - 900 metre ascent Today was the final day of ascent as we went from Deurali to Machapuchare Base Camp and then on to Annapurna Base Camp. Whilst only a steady ascent which would take 4 hours, it was hard work due to the altitude and thin air. Starting the day we seemed miles from the mountains but they slowly became visible until we fin... Read Full Entry

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ABC 6

View of our tea house with the mountains.

ABC 6

Prayer Flags

Prayer Flags 2

There were lots of Buddhist prayer flags and monuments on the top. These were to commemorate people who had died on the mountain or celebrate people who had climbed the mountain.

Glacier

On the end of a cliff with the glacier below.

Dan at ABC

Nat

Nat relaxing in the sun.

Lunch

After a hard walk to ABC, we had lunch with a view... although the photographer forgot to include the mountains behind us!

Volleyball

Whilst we were catching our breath, the locals were playing volleyball at 4,000 metres!

Volleyball 2

Volleyball 3

Above the Clouds 2

One minute the clouds would cover everything and then disappear again to unveil the amazing view once again.

The clouds weren't behind us when we asked someone to take our photos... that shows how quick it moves!

Cards

A game of cards with some of the guides and porters to pass the time above 4,000 metres.

Cards 2

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