Pipped at the post

I have spoken to a very dejected Pam last night, she was pulled off the mountain at the very last stage before the top She had a bad bout of altitude sickness and was totally disorientated. It would have been sheer stupidity for her to have continued. I have told her we are all so proud of her and that I just want her back safely now. Thank you all for your support and generosity. I will let you know when she is back home.

On the way up

This is Doug, Pam's husband I have taken over the blog for a few - very crucial - days. There has been little time to do other than work and train for the last few weeks, hence the lack of content. I took Pam to Heathrow on thursday 28th, she was full of anticipation and excitement but kept balanced by a touch of apprehension (this is what keeps you sensible and alive!!) However it could all have been sunk before she arrived at the start of the climb - Kenya Airways managed to lose their luggage somewhere between Heathrow and Dar-Es-Salaam, fortunately it was found 15 mins before the onward flight to Arusha. I had a phone call on Saturday night to say the views were stupendous and that they were starting the climb today. I look forward to the next call (whenever that may be). But more importantly I look forward to getting her back safe and sound. This is no mean feat that she is undertaking so please feel free to visit justgiving and support her!

43 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

no pictures today but just to let you know training is going well ( I think so ) James is putting me through my paces I have been boxing, actually I quite like it . I will try an d get some photos. I have promised the girls 9 Claire and Sarah) that I will treat them to a training session . Claire said TREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!
I will leave your imagination to the rest of the conversation.
We have paid for our trip today and vaccinations are going well . I have a few days off now which I am looking forward to as work is getting in the way with my training programme . I hope to do some walking over the next few days.
Hope you are enjoying the blog.
Oh I forgot to say I have had some monies of students today which I am very grateful as they do not have alot of income , so if you read this thank you very much.
speak soon
Pam

Arrival at Frondeg

Arrival at Fron Deg a wonderful Bed and Breakfast very friendly

and homely

Claire and John owners of Frondeg.

Arrival at Harlech

The English monarch Edward I built Harlech in the late 13th century to fulfil this very role. It was one of the most formidable of his 'iron ring' of fortresses designed to contain the Welsh in their mountain fastness.
Ironically, in 1404 it was taken by Welsh leader Owain Glyn Dwr who proceeded to hold a parliament here. A long siege here during the Wars of the Roses inspired the stirring song 'Men of Harlech'.

Harlech beach when we arrived just look at the clouds!!!

Julia putting on a brave face battling with the elements. we had walked across the sand dunes to reach this point

I am battling with the winds trying to keep my balance.I am trying to show my soroptimist fleece badge, but beginning to lose my balance.At this point the wind was whistling around us and the sand was getting into our noses and mouth. Horrible

Snowdon Training

This is the start of the climb this part is quite steep and tarmac road weather was good at this point