So, unfortunately we have been terrible at updating the blog on updates. It has been a busy summer for both of use, Bradley (myself) working in the middle of nowhere in Scotland and Alek has been all over the place as well too.
However saying that, we have been busy planning the expedition and all has come together. Training has been completed (in Alek's case with one month delay due to overdoing it). All is packed now and our flight is later today. We have managed to pack all our equipment and a tonne of food, over 20kg of it into our luggage.
We also have a new camera and an old camera with a new battery with us, to record all the pictures we will take on the expedition. The tent has been reproofed and Alek has gained a pair of super salopettes. Bradley has got himself a new down jacket and will be regretting wearing it through the airport.
Our agent, Gombu, has sorted us with internal flights, porters and, all importantly, permits. We have learned that the porters have already set off to Jumla on the bus, apparently the route they are taking will lead them onto the Jumla highway which is apparently the most dangerous road in Nepal (so good luck to these brave men!), look at the pictures and videos on youtube. The weather is changeable at the moment, the main monsoon stopped over a week ago, though there might be a large rain shower passing over next week sometime, we hope it will not effect the walk in.
We have a couple of supplies (chocolate, chocolate, chocolate...) we will get in Nepal, these are mostly things we couldn't fit into our luggage due to weight restrictions, but should be able to be picked up in the markets in Kathmandu.
We will write again when it is all over (or earlier if we are unlucky enough to have the opportunity).
That is all.
The Team
