After a bit of a false start trying to secure a place with one of the popular organisers in Ireland I finally got a place with Ian Taylor's group heading out on April 3rd 2015. (Thanks Aileen)
Talking about false starts, I have had so many when it comes to getting into shape for the trip to Everest Base Camp. With just four weeks to setting off I did get serious this week and went to the gym four out of the five days this week so far. I am pleased with the level of fitness I managed to maintain but have no idea how that happened. Someone mentioned muscle memory but I doubt my muscles can remember that far back. Anyway, the important point is I have started back and I am feeling good.
I plan to get out on the mountains after this weekend for two days in a row to see how the body holds out with a bit of weight on my back. I've had some backache recently and hope this will pass once I drop a bit of weight and get fitter. If there is no improvement in the next week I will seek help.
I went to the doctor and got my vaccines and prescriptions for everything I am likely to need including Diamox and Malarone. I don't like taking medication but I will not take any chances either with Malaria or Acute Altitude sickness.
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