Retrograde Maneuver

May 15, 2008 00:51

Bronchitis at 11,600ft = FAIL. Now that I'm back down at 3000ft, and still can't climb stairs without getting light-headed, I know it wasn't just altitude sickness. But reduced lung capacity + 661mbars of air pressure (66% that at sea level) meant I couldn't sleep, much less walk. So I was miserable for a couple of 'acclimatization' days, then ( Read more... )

paradise, fail, nepal, adventures, win

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iseethefnords May 15 2008, 16:09:15 UTC
what, no Gamow Bag?

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lsiska May 15 2008, 16:23:47 UTC
Glad you two are in paradise. Get better and enjoy yourselves. Sounds like you guys have a great goal. Look forward to seeing you soon!

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marytoad May 15 2008, 18:26:14 UTC
LMG get better! We miss you! Have fun in paradise and we'll see you soon :)

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nubinski May 15 2008, 20:51:05 UTC
crazy, I am reading the same book. You're likely making faster progress through it all.

Coming down from being high never felt so good, eh?

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charliegrrl May 16 2008, 05:48:01 UTC
Glad you are safe and have a place to enjoy getting better! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

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