Look: the chopper is actually here











Six o'clock in the morning, I heard that the chopper might be here at six thirty. I wasted no time n packing, there was no place to wash or brush, my call phone was completely discharged but I was ready to go....but it was " hurry up and wait" situation, as I have learned in last ten days is that nothing is 100 percent sure till it actually happens. The flight g rolled in and we waited outside in the freezing cold till the welcome sight of chopper was on the horizon. Once the chopper was there it was a matter of flying us to pheriche and then taking another chpper from pheriche to lukla and another one from lukla to Kathmandu. Again, three transfers and three mountain towns...anything could have gone wrong, the weather could have turned any second but we have been very lucky and good karma or all of your Good vibes,we are here in KTM.
Celebration dinner was on order and we hung our decorated shoe along with many others in the famous rum and doodle bar. 
All is well, body is refusing to move so we are just hanging out exhausted but thrilled. Most people have left to their families and homes. I am leaving tomorrow to Mumbai and hoping to rest, reflect and recuperate before heading back home.
It has been an incredible journey which would not have happened if I did not have the support of friends and family. 
The group has been incredible, when we started on this journey, I only knew Mira and Vinaya and now I have aquired loving and supportive extended friends and family. I am very grateful for that. 
This is the end of this blog. I will write a summary of what worked and what did not work for me, just to remind myself what to do next time when I take this challenge.
I am grateful to all of you for coming along for the journey. Good night

Comments

  1. GlenOctober 26, 2017 at 9:55 PM

    Thanks for catching us up! I was worried for a couple of days but I should have known better :) I can't wait to hear about trip in person and see all your photos. Enjoy your time in India!

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  2. UnknownOctober 27, 2017 at 7:29 AM

    Great to read about and feel your excitement too. Photos are great too. The journey of life continues and we shall soon talk and walk here. One day you are on a mountain top, the next day you are in the Valley (Silicon Valley). Have fun wherever you go, delight hearts and feel great. Enjoy.

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