20/01/2014 We all got up early. Today was the big day. Every was ready to go, and bar me and Lawrence had chipped in for the guides. We didn't feel guilty as we feel they were just abusing the situation, and they had already taken home a considerable amount of dosh considering how many people were going to be in the convoy. We me and him set off first, but Ramune talked us out of it, and said don't be so proud, so we decide to just hang fire and tag along at ...

19/01/2014 Next day was a beautiful sunny day so everyone pushed on to high camp. The views were absolutely stunning, and this was trekking as it should be. It has hard to believe I didn't have skiis on my feet. Despite being covered in snow there was an easy to follow path which clung to the side of the valley. We walked with the big group of Chinese who we seen before, who despite having a really slow pace were really humble and great company. En route we...

17/01/2014 To milk the cheap bait we had an early lunch at the guesthouse. The wifey kept no record of what we bought, so we had to keep our own. We priced it all up and she accepted it. It could have been anything for all she knew! Lawrence's knee was still in a state so I again lead out as pace maker. We passed a big Chinese group en route who were taking it real slow. We too took a slower pace and just generally enjoyed it and took it all in, taking lot...

14/01/2014 The day started with a massive climb. The hike up was a real steep one, made of lots of hairpins up to the very top. I was well burnt in now and I was feeling fresh and raring to go. Lawrence however said we should have frequent stops to rest, I thought to myself he wasn't saying that on the second day to Tal!!! We past an English couple en route, and eventually made it to the top where there was an awesome stoopa and an even awesome view to match...

13/01/2014 We skipped breakfast and just bought some coconut biscuits for breakfast. No Parle-G. Walked and saw amazing views of Annapurna 2. Was so beautiful with its snow capped top. We kept on walking and a group of ponies with people on over took us. Man if we could only hitch hike a ride!! We hit a lunch spot where we met Vicky, a Norwegian girl, 22, who was trekking solo by her self. She'd done Everest Base Camp before and explained they move it clo...