Everyone listening intently so as not to miss out details
Deepak paying attention too!
Q & A session with DeepakWe were at Christ Church Secondary School for a briefing session last night. As a centre for outdoor excellence, the school has organised many outdoor trips for its students.
We had the pleasure of participating in their trip to Annapurna Base Camp in 2007 and climbing Mt Kinabalu (see previous post here) in 2008.This round, we are really excited to be able to support YMCA for all its ground operations in Nepal for this amazing all-girls team to trek to Everest Base Camp!
It is inevitable for parents to worry for their girls going on the trip as everyone is a novice when it comes to trekking. What more, with little understanding about Nepal except its famous Moaist fightings and the perception of lack of food in Nepal....little do they know that millions of tourists flock there every year to do what their girls are doing! :)
Anyway, it helped that Deepak, as an officer from Nepal Tourism Baord and trek consultant, was there to share with views and gave an update of the current situation. Having been on part of the trek last year, I urged the girls to be clear in their objective and keep in mind what will motivate them on the trek. It is important to be focused and not habour any thought of giving up before trying.
It was wonderful to gain the parents' understanding (and a granny was there too!) at the end of the session. We look forward to assist the team in their quest and working towards a successful trip together.
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