The day started with a walk on Hushe Glacier (rocks as usual). Did I mention I hate walking on rocks. Thankfully, the rocks didn't last for very long and we spent most of the day walking on mountainous terrain going downhill with views of K7 and Masherbrum. It was a very pleasant day.
At Saischo we took a bath (our first in 7 days), wow what a blessing. There is a party of 12 returning from a failed G2 attempt, these guys made it all the way from base camp in one day (it took us 3 days to do the same). All of them are europeans and some of them are in their late 50s (I feel very inadequate). There is another group just 2 ukranian climbers who decided to keep on going. This has been a rough year for the climbers, none of the major peaks have been sumitted so they plan to return next year.
Usually the porters celebrate the end of the trek/expedition with singing and dancing. Saischo is a hub where all groups stop and there are enough people to start a party. Its Ashoora (a Shiite religious holiday) and most of the porters are observing, so no dancing or singing for us. What a bummer.
Tomorrow we goto Hushe and then onto Skardu; hopefully we will be able to get a flight on the 29th. It has been a rough ride, the Karakorums are not gentle, the environment is harsh and unfriendly; but if you can brave the terrain the spectacular views make it all worthwhile.
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