Namaste! Off to Nepal this winter for a long trek, just two sherpas and myself. We'll be spending Christmas day in a little village called Pheriche, visiting Everest base camp, then on to Imja Tse (Island Peak, 20,305ft) with a plan to reach the summit on new year's day.

So... I'm hoping to raise some money for Plan UK along the way - to help give at least clean drinking water and basic education to children who may not have access otherwise to the things we so easily take for granted.

I know it will be Christmas when everyone is skint but even if you took a moment to check out the Plan UK website, any gesture of support is much appreciated!

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