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Hi I arrived back from my trek in the Himalayas for Bre*st Cancer Care (I wont put the full word in case your system won’t let this through your firewall!). Don’t let anyone tell you it was like a holiday (well it might be to someone who really likes camping, roughing it and walking up mountains)- it really wasn’t, even after training since the Autumn (well, in fits and starts!) It was a hard work and challenging particularly on the back of an overnight flight from Heathrow and no sleep and then an overnight train from Delhi to Pathankot (the nearest train station to Dharamsala) and no sleep. On the first day of walking we were caught by a thunderstorm on a mountain side which was a bit scary. Later that night it rained so hard that we couldn’t trek on the 2nd day to camp 2, as the route was too dangerous. It was a really cold, unpleasant and wet night and most of us woke up to soaked mattresses and bedding
Day 2 of the trek we spent trying to dry out, not slide around in the mud in the camp and keep warm. We did manage, when the rain stopped. to trek for about 3 hours that day around the local villages and spent some time at a local school
Night 2 it was so windy that the kitchen was blown down on the campsite and we thought that day 3 would be a wash out as well. The storm was just incredible- thunder, lightening, hailstones and vicious rain. Another morning of wet clothes and boots!
The 4th day was the hardest with long steep climbs, a suspension bridge to conquer and a river to cross. That night was really cold and we all went to bed with hot water bottles and a swig of whisky after a night by the campfire listening to Indian singing The last day ended at a Buddhist temple and then a steep walk down to the end of the trek at Dharamsala.. and the finishing line! Whilst it was a strenuous trek, we didn’t have the heat of Brazil to contend with but then neither did we have showers or running water and the loos were a bit more basic to say the least! We did experience awe inspiring scenery, wonderful local villages and the friendliest of people. It was a really magical experience Six of the girls on the trek had had cancer and were truly inspirational. I have paid for the trek myself so all the money we raise (£14,200 as of last Friday) will go straight to the charity and to women who desperately need the support of Bre*ast Cancer Care. Those are the really brave women and I feel privileged to be able to raise money to support them My memory card corrupted after taking pictures of the finishing line so you will have to trust me that I managed it! Thank you so much for your support- it really is much appreciated and needed  |
