Friday, 12 September 2008

Undercover Cho

Received Plymouth 12 Sept pm

We didn't realise this would be such a mission. We thought our only hurdle would be crossing the border - ohh - and of course climbing the 8200 m mountain. But in fact with the current sensitive political situation it appears to be necessary for the Chinese to watch our every move. This started with undercover spies on the Nepali side of the border and now our Tibetan kitchen boys got taken away and now at intermediary base camp we have been told:

' Do not leave the camp. And and just to let you know we have dogs...'

Squash has been tucking and rolling from tent to toilet while Suzy keeps her cover. We plan to leave for advance base camp tomorrow. In full camouflage obviously. Sadly amongst her 36 pairs of knickers, Squash has no 'camo-pants'.

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