Called up home. Mom not well. Everest shines in the distance. A potential summit day.
It seems the Dutch guy saw 9 people on the ridge. Certificates were to be made at the office of the Liasion Officer indicating the height everyone has reached.
Checked mail – many assume I have summited, the newspapers have made a big mistake.
Read a bit of Tom Sawyer.
Posted in: The Journal, Week 10
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Posted on May 23, 2004