Not Tonight, I've got a Headache

Today was the day we got high. Our first assent to Camp 1 left us with varying degrees of sore altitude heads. We were euphoric to all reach 5300m, the first big test of the expedition. Our efforts were rewarded when we were presented with tiny bunches of flowers, hand picked by another climber. On our return to base camp our freshly washed knickers were fluttering on the tent guy ropes. It transpires that Carole and Ali also only have 5 pairs each! Tomorrow we hope to finally get our skiis on!