It is under physical pressure that you often see your family's traits shine through. It is probably no secret, but our entire family is so damn competitive! The first few days we powered and vied for lead position of the trek.
However, it hasn't taken long for altitude to put an end to that. The views and trek are literally breath-taking.
We have all agreed that Dawa, our guide should take the lead and we now all fall into line, no speaking, taking penguin steps and being conscious to breathe.
Yesterday we saw the rescue helicopter do four flights taking seriously sick (altitude sickness and one dead) to hospital and passed two donkeys carrying out moderately sick (again, altitude sickness).
This was a great wake up call to all the Corbetts, that we are in fact not invincible.
x Lisa
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