Friday, April 11, 2008

For right now if you are following the blog we are going to direct you to: http://www.mountainguides.com/everest-south08.shtml
This is just until communications improve a bit. Mike is doing well although he still has his head cold. He is hoping that goes away soon! I will still be posting when I can, so be sure to check here every now and then, but at least we can keep up with their progress through the IMG updates.
Dyan

Monday, April 7, 2008

Hi everyone,
This is Dyan, Mikes wife. I will be taking over the blog now. Mike had been sending me emails to post on the blog for him. Internet access is a bit hard to come by now. I spoke to Mike on the phone. He says he has a bit of a head cold but otherwise is fine. They are in Loboche and will reach base camp in two more days. We didnt have much time to talk as the connection was bad. That is all I have for now and will probably talk to him in a day or so to post their progress.
Dyan

Friday, April 4, 2008

Greetings again from Namche Bazar! Well I broke a tooth last night on popcorn at Dingboche (14,450 feet) and returned here with Kurt to get it fixed toady. There is a woman here who does dental work and she fixed me up with some local anesthesia and a temporary filling! She said the Nepali people would think it funny that we did dental work on pets. I plan to send her supplies on my return. We will try and go all the way back up tomorrow, but will be moving with a different group. We are a bit tired but got a shower. Some folks have had GI troubles..sort of a fact of life. Altitude is beginning to make itself noticed. We move to Lobuje at over 16,000 two mornings from now. Everest is getting closer! That's all for now!
MPA

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Deboche

Greetings from Nepal! We arrived in Deboche yesterday at about 12,000 feet elevation. Today we walked back up to the Tengboche monestery are received a blessing from the Rinpoche and had a chocolate donut at the bakery nearby! It snowed a bit last night but was warmer (50 degrees) today. Lots of Yak and treker traffic on the trail. Most of our small group is in good health, some mild upper respiratory ills, I may be getting also. No altitude problems for Kurt or I so far. They will have internet at Dingboche which is our next destination about 1500 feet higher. Incredible views of Everest and Lhotse plus Ama Dablam. Have to RUN back down the hill for dinner! That's all for now.
MPA