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The
weather plays us like an instrument. The snow wakes us
up and we wearily, miserably slacken. The sun shines and
we expect a miracle, tighten up climbing time like a
tuned guitar. Keep going, just keep going! says today's
sun. The yellow disc shines beautifully and brightly in
the sky. And it's predictable that, caressed by its
rays, snowfalls are also tickled in the upper regions.
Smooth, white crumbs begin to move, and then noisily
tumble down the mountainside. Zoli, Konyi, Miki, andras,
na d Amkamin from ABC watch the play of colours. We more
watch from down here, from base camp. That's why it's
not authentic when I say, that around two o' clock,
Miklos twirled his huge moustache, winked at Konyi and
said "So, old one, tomorrow we cut up for the
meat-grinder?" And Konyi nodded. Yes, although
circumstances could decide, it is the right decision
nonetheless. So began one of the last episodes of the
hill attackers. With whatever -physically, spiritually,
equipment - we are in an excellent position, still in
the drama the elements will have the last word:
murderous avalanches, snowstorms, clouds, and the
mysterious gentleman Paskal Hekto. In any case, this way
or that, the team gets back home on November 13th. (Dįvid)
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