24 May 2010

I Don’t Like Snow

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 24, Nepal | 0

Your ads will be inserted here byEasy Plugin for AdSense.Please go to the plugin admin page toPaste your ad code OR Suppress this ad slot. 5:00 AM:  I awoke to see a thick blanket of snow on the ground.  Since … Continued

23 May 2010

The Big Day: Eye on the Prize

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 23, Nepal | 0

Your ads will be inserted here byEasy Plugin for AdSense.Please go to the plugin admin page toPaste your ad code OR Suppress this ad slot. 6:00 AM:  Wake up knock on the door, followed by a bowl of wash water … Continued

22 May 2010

Tall Steps to a Tiny Town

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 22, Nepal | 0

1:30 AM:  Up to use the restroom and drink more water.  I heard more activity in the hallway, but I kept my eyes shut because I knew if I opened them, I’ll stay awake. 5:15 AM:  Up again, this time … Continued

21 May 2010

Yak Dung Stove

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 21, Nepal | 0

5:55 am:  Awoke to lots of activity in the hall.  Guys served up Sherpa tea and hot wash water.  After brushing my teeth, I finished packing and put on sunscreen.  Soon the Sherpas were back to pick up my duffel … Continued

20 May 2010

Meeting Summiteers

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 20, Nepal | 0

5:45 AM:  Sherpas were coming with tea and water as I was on my way to the restroom.  They were at my door by the time I returned to my room.  Sipped Sherpa tea as I washed my face with … Continued

19 May 2010

“Holy S**t!”

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 19, Nepal | 0

12:30 AM:  Woke to use the sole squat toilet at the end of the hallway, but it was occupied by someone with problems, so I used one of the outhouses in the courtyard between the lodge’s buildings. 7:00 AM Breakfast:  … Continued

18 May 2010

An Audience with Rinpoche, the Third Incarnation of Lama Gulu

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 18, Nepal | 0

5:30 AM:  Was on my way to brush my teeth using the sink in the hallway when I saw the sherpas coming with our tea and wash water.  I waited for them so I could use the cup for rinsing … Continued

17 May 2010

The Town Built by Sir Edmund Hilary

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 17, Nepal | 0

Like clockwork, 6:00 am wake up knock with Sherpa tea and wash water.  I asked Kumar to let Ming know that my laundry wasn’t delivered last night and I was unable to finish packing.  Two minutes later, the hostess was … Continued

16 May 2010

Shopping Day

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 16, Nepal | 0

During the night, when I got out of bed, my calves were stiff, so I took two Tylenols and went back to sleep. In the early morning, I heard Dan retching.  How miserable. 7:00 AM:  Ming checked in on me.  … Continued

15 May 2010

The Going Gets Rough and Tough

by Judy Wong | posted in: 2010 May 15, Nepal | 0

During the night, I heard Dan retching.  I hope he’ll be alright. I awoke very thirsty, yet needing to pee.  It’s a side effect of the Diamox.  I had forgotten about that. 6:06 AM:  Sherpas made their round of hot … Continued