CHAPTER5

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On april 16,after two days of boredom and resting at 16,000feet,I triggered to head back up to 19,568 feet.Bill and I left Pheriche after eating pancakes and hard boiled eggs and made up way the Khumbu Valley.I was focused on keeping on a steady pace and moving forward,but at one point I looked back and saw that Bill was losing his breakfast.He kept moving as if mnothing had happened.I was concerned about him,but he was intent on continuing.I just hope he'd either get better or throw in the towel before he put anyone at risk,himself or the rest of the group.

We spread out as we made our way on the six mile trek,periodically meeting up for tea at the various villages along the way.I was in my own world as I took in the amazing views and listened to Switchfoot on my headphones.

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