We are here! What an amazing feeling it was arriving. We were back in our teams again for this final trek, and arriving with the Hilary boys to the place of our year long obsession was a very special moment. It was gutting that Simmo couldn’t also be there, or indeed the great Charlie B-N.
It’s such a spectacular stretch of trekking. We are up above 5000m for the entire days trek, looking down at the moraine and ice of the Khumbu Glacier as it makes its way down from Mount Everest. Constantly walking over that same Moraine, up as high as 5500m at some point. Amazing weather too.
Arrival was pretty special, but soon we were down to the business of preparing the pitch, clearing the out-field etc. Tiring work at such heights. However, really pleasing to see the track laid on a specially prepared strip. With the outfield cleaned and boundary calculated we’re looking in good shape. Tomorrow both teams will have a practice session on the wicket. Can’t wait!
On another positive, Simmo and Isla have made it safely to Lobouche. They are with Joe and Zoobie who we left behind this morning. All will join us tomorrow, which means we will have successfully got the entire expedition up here in time for the match. That is an achievement I will be very proud of. Massive thanks to the guides and medics for making that possible.
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