ABC – Shegar

We’re on the last section of the long road to Chomolungma (Mt Everest – Mother Goddess of the universe in Tibetan). We were thrilled to catch sight of her from a hundred kilometres away this morning. The weather spared us ten minutes of perfect visibility. To see the Northern side of Everest is something special. The greatest mountain on the earth by far towers above all the surrounding peaks. The snowy slopes were being lambasted by high altitude winds, blasting a giant plume into nothingness. It is seventeen years ago since I first climbed those slopes and had my butt kicked sideways by that blast. Seven years later I managed to step onto the top – a twist of fate born by a definite decision.  Tomorrow we head for Base Camp. Everyone is well, strong and tingling with excitement.

Patrick with Tibetans