The Lama on Puja day
Kenton and a cute wee Sherpa girl on the trek
The team is now on its 4th day of base camp life and its been pretty busy.
The very day after we arrived the whole team got together for the Puja, this very important cermonary was conducted by the Lama who lives in Pangbouche. The whole expedition was blessed, hoping for a successful and safe expedition. As ever there was much fun during and after, with one or two of the Sherpas having a little too much Chang (local beer)
The next day we all ventured a little way into the icefall, it was a chance for those who haven't been on crampons for a while to get a feel for things again. It also presented the first of the famous Everest ladders to cross, Bonita was especially good crossing these little devils.
Today has been the first real rest day since Dingbouche and it has been a chance to shower and wash dusty socks after the trek to BC. Tomorrow will be back into the icefall with the view to get to the top. Stay posted for how the team get on....with photos of the ladders
Kenton and the team
