Day 6 (23 Oct, Fri) Tengboche to Dingboche - 4400m

I had the worst morning that I could recall for a long time.

The previous night I slept around 9pm, then I woke up and thought that it was going to be dawn, but my watch was showing 1245am. From that time till 3am, I was in & out of sleep as my body was not comfortable - breathing through my mouth (short of breath), stomach feeling funny (because of Diarrhea), mild headache (because of AMS), Flu & Sore Throat. Around 3am, my headache got worse and I could not sleep and lost control my mind - thoughts were flying everywhere. At the same time, I had to get out of the Tent to relieve myself (stupid Diarrhea) and it was quite cold outside the tent.

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After returning from the toilet, I felt much better and headache subsidied. I went back to sleep and woke up again at 6am when I felt weak and vomitted. Now, I was really worried of not being able to climb any further, and delaying my friends if I could not walk anymore.

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During the breakfast, I had no mood to talk. My head was spinning & I was feeling Dizzy - I knew my mind was not clear and my coordination was affected. I remembered knocking into things and forgetting where I placed my things (my hat etc..). I kept reading the booklet for common AMS symptoms- Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Poor Appetite, Dizziness & Sleep disturbance. I had all the symptoms except poor appetite. The recommendation of the book was not to ascend any further (but I know that the book tends to be more conservative)

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After my oat porridge breakfast, I took lotsa supplement & medicine including Diamox (AMS drug). I packed my SLR camera into my bag, as I had no mood for anything and I only had one goal in mind - to reach the lunch point destination.

Everest & Lhotse

(Taken in the morning)

I had no mood, but the view was too good to be missed.

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HY & our Tent

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The Diamox worked! I was feeling much better during lunchtime.

I still had other body discomforts, but the headache was GONE!!!

I took out my camera again.

View of Lhotse

(Taken after lunch)

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Another View on the trek with Lhotse at the top right

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Jumping Shoots!!!

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Trekking towards Dingboche (the settlement at the left)

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Cloud set in around 5pm

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Magical!

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Instant Noodle (Mee Xian) from Singapore

It tasted like Heaven!!!

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Another Heavenly experience:

It was my fifth day of trek, and I took my first shower.

It was only 10min Hot Shower.

Costed me 300 NRps (S$6)

Satisfaction: Priceless... Aww......