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Base Camp and beyond!

I got very excited, updating work people and our Justgiving site that I didn't actually share the exciting news here. Saturday morning was the big day and despite not feeling great, Anne and Edward made it to Gorak Shep for a tea break before the big trek to Base Camp. It was so cold that water bottles froze and it's tough moving about at that altitude so a long day. Edward was quoted as saying he's never doing this again. I guess I can't persuade him to come with me next year ...
The group took Reuben's photograph with them and it was emotional and a fitting reminder as to why we are going through this.
Saturday night was back in Gorak Shep before a descent of 1000m the next day, hopefully to some thicker air!
Monday's trek was 'just' 5 hours but this meant time to visit the monastery in Tengboche and the 400m descent means some richer vegetation. 
Here's some photos from Edward from Base Camp and the start of the journey back. Still time to donate to their efforts as well: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/everrest2022
They made it! 
Not going to lie - I'm dreading these bridges!
The Reuben's Retreat trekkers having a well deserved rest.
How cool is this?

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