Recovery

I and my teammates spent yesterday in recovery mode.  Eating, hydrating, and sleeping as much as possible.

The first rotation took its toll on many of us in terms of headaches, stomach issues, and exhaustion. One got so congested he didn’t eat the entire time and looks like he’s down 10 pounds.

Fortunately for me, other than a little HAFE (high altitude flatulence edema), yes, a real thing most of us get, and mildly fatigued quads, I feel strong today and look forward to our oxygen clinic.

The primary issue I’m having right now is my base camp sleeping pad. The highly touted Exped is separating at the seams and allowing for big bulges making it hard to stay on the thing. IMG provides a non-inflating pad in all tents, so all is not lost. I still managed to get a good night’s sleep.