Ang
Zhangmu
Jangbu reports that the team reached Kodari border OK this morning. They had some delay between Barabise and Kodari due to a landslide overnight but managed to get through and did not have to switch to different bus on the other side. The team had lunch in Kodari while Raju and CMA staff did the custom & border formalities. Members reached Zhangmu (13:30 Nepal time) and Sherpas are on their way after loading up the gear on two CMA trucks– they should reach there by 14:00 (Nepal time). Once they reach Zhangmu, Kaji will buy fresh food items.
We had a message later from Mike Hamill saying that they were safely across the border with the whole team and all the gear and had met the Chinese Liaison Officer.  He noted that the border crossing is much more involved than it was in the past but all the paperwork was in order so it wasn’t a problem. They are all set to head up to Nyalam in the morning, and the road heading up the canyon sounds like it is clear, despite recent heavy rains.
Eric Simonson