ing for a summit of Cho Oyu as a stepping-stone to other endeavors need not fear. Anyone who spent 2 nights at Camp 2 and remained in good physical condition, as 4 of us had, would be highly likely to have reached the summit and returned safely given a decent spell of weather. Even though we weren't able to put our capability to the test all the preparations had been made and it transpires that for the run to summit I was paired with Paul, a very strong moutaineer who is seeking to reach all 7 of the continental summits, and we had been allocated the fastest climbing Sherpa, Lela. I know I could have summitted, and your help and support was crucial to my mental preparation. What more can I say? All we needed was a few hours at the right time.
Thank you all so very much for your kind messages - every one of which has been relayed to me by Clare, and thank you too to Josee, CJ, Frances and everyone at LCH who have shouldered my workload while I have been on this incredible adventure.
We are coming home now. The Yaks have been called in and I expect that we shall walk out of ABC on Monday and be back in Kathmandu late Tuesday. Once there I will have access to email so please send any further messages to my normal email address:[email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you and I will answer every one.
You will wish to know that the 2 people feared 'left for dead' on the mountain passed us a few hours ago heading down. While it remains early days they remain with us, as our prayers are with them.
While I can hardly bring myself to say it ..... it's over now.
Thank you all once again - words cannot express my gratitude to you all.
This will be my last blog.
With love and best wishes from AndyonChoOyu.
Goodbye.