Ascending to Summit (4095m - 13400 feets)

Breakfast at 1.50am before setting off...

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The previous night, I tried to sleep at 8pm, it was quite cold (below 6 degrees outside) and I had breathing difficulty as my nose was blocked and the air was thin. I managed to sleep at around 10pm and woke up at 1.25am.

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@ the Summit on 5.40am, after 4 hours of trekking and climbing.

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On the way to summit, it was pitch dark. I remember the moment when we switched off our headlamps, and take a few minutes appreciate the sky that was full of stars.

Very enjoyable

We were enjoying the journey

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I thought of the comparable night skies that I saw when I was in Australia, Langmusi, Yosemite, Tibet, Rajasthan etc..

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Sunrise at the Summit

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Another view of sunrise at the Summit

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. Babe and Beautiful Landscape...

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Introducing the beautiful world...

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Beautiful!!!

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Beginning of the descend

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Ironically, we enjoyed the ascend more than the descend. May be we are too objective/goal-oriented. May be once the goal was accomplished, there might be void to be filled?!?!?

Descending the rocky terrain...

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Happy Birthday to Princess Yunyun!!!

Celebrating her birthday at an elevation of 4000m. The cake looked pathetic, but it would definitely be one of the more memorable birthdays.

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What's the similarity in these 4 pics?

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Answer: Val had been "leading" the pack.

Look at the line of people behind her... haha

Sorry Val, it's too funny not to be shared. :P

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End of the trekking!!!