Hello everyone!
I won't write all about the trek as it will take too long!
It was the most amazing 12 days ever.
We all survived the high passes, dealt with altitude sickness, delhi belly and whatever was thrown at us.
We are the first team so far this summer to have successfully completed the Markha Valley trek. HOW GOOD IS THAT!!
I am so proud of the Challengers they have shown true grit, commitment and enthusiasm even when the going was tough. I think it's probably the most amazing challenge i have undertaken and i feel so humbled to have shared it with the students from The Hermitage. They are a FANTASTIC group of young people and i know they are looking forward to sharing their news with you in september.
It is now Saturday and we have spent the last 2 days travelling from Leh through the Great Himalaya Mountain Range down to Manali by coach. The journey was the longest ever and we were so pleased when we arrived this afternoon.The road if you can call it that, took us over the highest motorable road in the world, through a dessert, through streams, waterfalls and mud slopes. I think every bone is our bodies felt the wrath of that journey!! All part of the experience though.
Manali is chaotic, smelly and a hive of activity for hippies!We are here for 2 nights. Thats all for now, meeting up for some food with the team soon.
More news later.
Well done to everyone. What a fantastice experience and achievement. You must have so many stories but it will be impossible to really capture what you all went through. I had no idea that this had not been completed before so that adds to the sense of achievement. Hope to speak soon. barry
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to read your adventures on the blog - charlote isn't telling us a lot in her emails! well done to everyone - relieved that you have survived that bit! Enjoy your well earned relaxation - ejoy buying the hippie clothes!!
ReplyDeleteLinda (charlotte's mum) x
I'm in awe of your achievements, such an amazing experience for you all. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog updates. Looking forward to hearing more, though as Barry says it may just be impossible to fully convey your experiences. Although clearly very happy Evie hasn't as yet shared much of her adventures either.
I watched the you tube videos of your route. Wow!
Hopefully you are now fully immersed in the R&R phase and hippy life - it sounds great. Louise
well done everyone! you have all done really well, enjoy your relaxing days in Manali..... and the sleeper bus tonight :-)
ReplyDeletetake care of each other and looking forward to hearing more of your stories.
love kate xx