14.04.2006

Valery calls from Katmandu:
On April, 12 I arrived in Katmandu and it was right the first day after the end of the strike. The life in the capital of Nepal resumes its natural course all the shops and stalls are open.
Today Valery is engaged in buying of food and on April, 15 early in the morning he will leave Katmandu. The same day Bolotov and Korshunov in other vehicle will head to the foot of Everest North face. Thus, their ways run in one direction in part but further they will go away: everyone has own aims and tasks.
Valery times to reach Base Camp under Chomo-Lonzo on April, 22.
On his way to Katmandu, at the airport of Delhi, he was agreeably surprised with a huge photo - panel of Meru Central peak that he had summited solo in 2001. The Expedition has started.
Wait for the further news from base camp.