Journal Entry Day 6
Dingboche 4260m + Acclimatization Day and Hike to 5000m
Another crappy nights sleep. Started getting back of the head headache so took Diamox--not because it was that bad but mostly because everyone else is taking it and are surprised Im not LOL peer pressure. One of the side effects is pins and needs in my fingers, which is quite uncomfortable--they feel like they are perpetually defrosting and freezing.
Got up to pee twice last night...seriously, right after I pee I have to pee again! At night the water to rinse the toilet in the outhouse with is frozen. Starting putting rehydration salts pack in my water--hopefully that helps. The stars last night were incredible--so clear and bright and a million of them.
My toothepaste is so cold it hurts my teeth to brush them! Today my goal is to not get wind or sunburnt and to drink at least 4 L of water. I have definitely NOT been drinking enough.
Today's walking song: Pumped up Kicks by Foster the People
Climbed to about 5000m today. No problems really at the top--windy and short of breath but otherwise good. Had a hard time walking down though because it was loose dirt and rocks/pebbles. Tomorrow its suposed to get even colder at night my guide says. Oh man. Spent the rest of today reading the bible--so far finished Genesis, Exodus and most of Joshua (its a bloody chapter!). Sanmuel is next but skipped ahead to Matthew cause I miss Matt. Having stomach cramps tonight which worries me a bit. Took a gravol--secretly hoping it will knock me out so I can get some sleep
Dingboche 4260m + Acclimatization Day and Hike to 5000m
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| Cold and tired |
Got up to pee twice last night...seriously, right after I pee I have to pee again! At night the water to rinse the toilet in the outhouse with is frozen. Starting putting rehydration salts pack in my water--hopefully that helps. The stars last night were incredible--so clear and bright and a million of them.
My toothepaste is so cold it hurts my teeth to brush them! Today my goal is to not get wind or sunburnt and to drink at least 4 L of water. I have definitely NOT been drinking enough.
Today's walking song: Pumped up Kicks by Foster the People
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| Start of the acclimatization hike |
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| Top of acclimatization hike |
Climbed to about 5000m today. No problems really at the top--windy and short of breath but otherwise good. Had a hard time walking down though because it was loose dirt and rocks/pebbles. Tomorrow its suposed to get even colder at night my guide says. Oh man. Spent the rest of today reading the bible--so far finished Genesis, Exodus and most of Joshua (its a bloody chapter!). Sanmuel is next but skipped ahead to Matthew cause I miss Matt. Having stomach cramps tonight which worries me a bit. Took a gravol--secretly hoping it will knock me out so I can get some sleep
