November 24

< Newer | Older > Mon, 11/24/2008 - 18:11 — pps

group at Kala PatarWow, the high of the trip!  Kala Patar at 18,500 feet gave us quite the climb.  From its summit we looked down on Everest Base Camp.  From there we could trace the famous Khumbu Ice fall till it disappeared.  Beyond it, the South Col at 26,000 feet lead all there way to the summit. In  every direction were more peaks and glaciers.  We passed more memorials.  The drama of the scenery matched the human drama and we felt it.

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Chris

Roxann — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 19:32

Bravo! It was great to hear your voice a few days ago! I've been enjoying the experience via e-mail. It sounds like the climb has been great. The scenery looks magnificent! God be with all of you on the return journey.
Roxann

Gary

Myra — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 19:43

Gary -
Sounds like you are having a great time. I've been keeping track of your trip and can't wait to hear about your adventures when you get home. Hope you are doing well.
-Myra

Frank and Gaylinn

Sam — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 20:19

Glad to hear you are doing well, and that you are climbing mountains for the most important of reasons...that they are there.
Stay safe.
Sam

Chris

CWilcox — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 20:31

Way to go Chris! Almost as high as we were on Kili. Hope everyone is feeling good but I know every step down will feel better. Be careful on the down climb.

Carroll

GRANDPA GARY

TARAMFASSO — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 21:05

PA:
WE ARE STILL FOLLOWING YOUR JOURNEY. YOU LOOK REAL SCRUFFY, YOU ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF A TRUE "MOUNTAIN MAN". WE MISS YOU AND CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO COME HOME. MOM & DAD SAY HI TOO.

LOVE YA, NOAH & LUKE
XOXOXOX

Gary: Chet

LindaC — Mon, 11/24/2008 - 23:01

Gary: Chet and I are so proud of you. You look great. I can"t wait to hear about your trip. I pray for your safe return every day. All my love .Cousin Linda Canary and family.

Lisa

M-Q-U. — Tue, 11/25/2008 - 00:13

Hooray - how awsome it must be!!! I was telling people at school today about this being THE DAY. You must feel like you can almost touch heaven.

Hi Lis,

Gail H. Wolf — Tue, 11/25/2008 - 00:49

What a fabulous journey. You are awesome and I am so proud of you. You have gone on and above what most would never consider. I can't wait to see you and learn more about your trek. I love you more than you will ever know.
Your very proud Mom

Hi Lisa

Manzler — Tue, 11/25/2008 - 01:28

The picture was great. Must be quite a view. glad everyone did so well and hope the trip down is as good as the trip up sounded. Mel is getting ready for florida and we miss you. Love Mark

Lisa

nanbou — Tue, 11/25/2008 - 02:13

Oh Lis! What a mission you have been on to the top of the world! I can only imagine the view, the way the air must feel, the dark royal of the sky. Does your voice sound a little different at that altitude? Ron and I thought ours did on Cotapaxi at 14K. Sounds like the weather is better at Mt.Everest; don't get any ideas about overstaying! We are getting a lot of very slippery snow tonight; the ER is full and we still have 3 kids travelling ;-) Love you, Nancy etc.

Papa "Again" Gary

McKennaHolden — Tue, 11/25/2008 - 02:28

Brady James Kelly born at 8:02 am on 11/24/08. Weighing in at 8lbs 1oz with a height of 20 inches. Mom and Brady are doing excellent. McKenna and Holden are very proud of their little brother and can't wait to show him off to you PaPa. Stay safe, have fun, and see you when you get home. Love Ya The Kelly's

Hi Gaylinn

cmoldt — Tue, 11/25/2008 - 03:19

It's so good to hear your voice again. You sound wonderful. I'm so happy that you're happy and healthy and having an incredible time. You are awesome! Stay safe girlfriend! Love ya, Carol

Hi Gaylinn and Frank

pdejoy — Tue, 11/25/2008 - 03:27

I spent some time online reading about/looking at Lobuche and Kala Patar-gave me a better perspective on where you are - awesome and inspiring....and you are there! Wonderful that you are all there safely. I can't imagine what it must be like up there,
but look forward to hearing about it all when you return.
Blessings-Pat

Hi Lis

artatgyc — Tue, 11/25/2008 - 04:25

You have made the sublime journey. We pray that you are safe on the return trip.
Our pride in you has scaled the heights as well.
Love, Dad and Aline