SummitClimb Pumori 2006: Dispatch 2: another peaceful day in Kathmandu began by having some great coffee at a little Japanese cafe

Dear EverestNews.com Readers, Ahhh - another peaceful day in Kathmandu began by having some great coffee at a little Japanese cafe called "Chikusa". This tiny establishment is probably still the best kept secret in Kathmandu. Whereas most restaurants serve instant coffee made with powdered milk, Chikusa grind the beans right then and there when you order, and minutes later you are rewarded with a sumptuous, refreshingly strong, crave satisfying, goose bump enticing, steaming cup of coffee.

Have you had your morning cup yet? (No I'm not sponsored by a coffee company........yet!)

We received an email from our advanced team earlier today. They are Mickeal Forsberg, Richard Carlsson, Tony Segelstrom from Sweden and they, along with 2 of our great Sherpa staff, are planning to climb Island Peak before joining us on Pumori. They are currently in Namche Bazar and are doing fine!

Philip Ling, our Leader in Training, arrived today. Philip is a 13 year ski instructing veteran, and was a Leader in Training on Pumori last year. He is very strong in a mountain environment and we will value his input and assistance greatly.

A busy day is planned for us tomorrow, as our food and equipment will arrive at the hotel. We have to inventory, pack, and weigh, ready to send approximately 2000kgs to Lukla by small plane.

More news then,

Thank you for following our expedition, from all of us at Summitclimb.com

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