Thanks for the tips Chris, I will definately take that advise on board. I am taking a fairly extensive first aid kit without trying to get too carried away. I'm also partaking in some basic first aid training which I believe is handy to know wherever you are, and am looking forward to the trek. A causious, but trying not to be over causious…[Read more]

Thanks to all for the positive feedback. I'm hearing great reports about the survival skills of the guides and porters and I'm sure I will be pointed in the right direction when the time comes. Even though I rely solely on rainwater for my water supply where I live and am used to the odd bug here and there, I'm really glad to hear I will be able…[Read more]