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Rest Day
27 October 2004    
This morning we awoke to a beautiful clear morning and 1-2cms of snow. The day's been spent showering, eating and making final preparations for our attempt on the mountain.
Wish us well, tomorrow we will be on our way.........
Mark & the team

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