Post 7 High Camp 3 Colorea 20,300 ft

I am not sure where the name came from I have a hard time believing any disease could live in this cold dry place.  It has been 4 days since I have seen a plant or animal no birds singing in the morning no bugs Just rocks snow and ice and people struggling with the altitude, weather and their own body.

I had a great day was able to eat 400 calories of Mac and cheese and 2 fat breads with jelly.  I was over dressed and had to unzip suit, and boots to keep from sweating.  We leave around 3am for the summit, guides will not tell us when just tell us they will wake us and we need to sleep until then.  I cook spaghetti with meat sauce and eat a few bites doesn't set well and I don't push it.  My prep will be quick I have 2 pieces a one piece 200 weitght Moreno wool under and my heavy down summit suit.  Wool Socks and triple plastic Everest summit series boots and my artic mitts. I will only carry a small day pack that will have food and my thermos with hot water.  The rest of my water is on the inside of my suit to keep from freezing, it makes me look like I weigh 400 lbs but I am warm and comfortable.

A lot different that last year where this camp had me injured dehydrated and beaten down.  Tonight I dream about the top what it will look like? How I will feel?  What will I be thinking about? I have the summit push memorized every segment has been hanging above my computer screen and the cause of lost production daydreaming about the day I get another chance.  That day is just a few hours away.