Celebration cake
Walking in the jungle
The trekkers have arrived safely at the final camp beside the Marsayandi river. The day took us through dense jungle, where the forest floor was covered in sweet chestnuts – the food of bears. No bears were seen, apart from those in our team!
The steep descent into the valley took us through terraced fields and provided spectacular views of the river.
Final campsite by the Marsayandi River at Chitre Kharka
Our last meal in camp ended with the presentation of a large iced chocolate cake to mark the terrific achievements of the young people and their supporters.
We have been amazed at the skills of our cooks who have made superb meals throughout the trek. Pizza for 50 at 3,200m? No problem! Many thanks to head chef, Pemba Sange (also known as Radio Nepal) and his team.
Head Chef, Pemba Sange
Quote of the day came from Niall Grattan:
If I lost any more weight I’d be posted missing.
Tomorrow the trek ends with a three hour walk out along the riverside to meet the buses.
Look out for tomorrow’s post from Pokhara which will include individual messages.
8 Comments to “Celebration cake”
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All sounding very wonderful – No bears, you must be mistaken as you have one in your group Mountain Bear Murphy (AKA Brian). Looking forward to posts from Pokahara.
Fantastic achievement guys. Really looking forward to seeing all the photos when my dad gets home. It sounds like you all have had an amazing time!
Claire xx
A huge well done to Uncle Jamie and everyone else in both the groups- hope you have all really enjoyed the experience and can’t wait to hear all the details
well done congratulations and all that
from Sean and Kevin, mum and Dad
Hi All,Good to get your progress report,sounds as if you have been having a great adventure.Look forward to reading all your messages from Pokhara tomorrow.Think you will all make it back in time for my ceilidh on Fri night? With all the exercise you`ve had should be a breeze!!!!!only jesting!! Take care all of you,Heather i can`t wait to hear all about your trip. lol Mum and Ross xxx
Hi Uncle Brian!!! How are you’s doing??? Looking forward to seeing you when you get back!!!
Ciaran & Eamonn
P.s You been eaten by a bear yet???
Fantastic job all of you – really looking forward to hearing everything. Pity about the weather for the optional extra bit but gaining an unexpected 2 hours sleep is also quite nice!
Enjoy your last days
Judy
Hi,
Well done to everyone, great achievement!! We hope you enjoyed the life changing experience and the lovely people of Nepal.
We are sure that you will agree its a place that has a tremendous draw to go back to, nowhere else will seem quite the same.
Well done again!
Stuart/Sheena Cairnban Mountaineering Club
Thanks Sheena and Stuart. I brought you some tea to remind you of Nepal. I think I might have to go back to go to Everest Base Camp!