A struggle for power and money…

Time goes fast when you’re having fun… and fun it is! It’s just great to see the scene behind the curtains of this project. There’s laughter, shouting, crying, frustration and happiness, but above all, it’s a lot of hard work!

Anyway, let’s give you an update.

As you know, this project is a Nepali initiative. Beside us (reporters), there are no foreigners involved. It’s also a non-commercial project, so beside some very low earnings for hard work and huge risks, this team of Sherpa’s is not earning money from it. Everything is funded by Nepali companies, private money as to say. Beside a free permit from the government (hopefully), no government money is involved. So, basically, this is a project by the people and for the people. And you know what? That’s just not good enough! Oh no! Something very important is missing: politics! Like most projects that create a lot of positive media attention, there must be a struggle or fight (behind screens) about power. Who will be the one who gets the credits… Will it be the Sherpa team itself? The sponsors? The government, or are there more parties involved. To be honest, yes there are, although we hardly know who they are and what they really want. One thing is clear, there are powerful people who use their strength to make things difficult. These people will avoid the spotlights, but will do everything to destroy or to receive credits. Politics, power, money… it’s war, with powerful, but invisible and scared people.

Beside the politicians, there are the parasites. Yep, like always . Let’s have a better look at somebody who has setup a really nice project to inspire children by fulfilling his own dream, climbing the seven summits. It actually works these days… Put the word ‘Children’ in a mission statement and a whole row of rich companies nervously scream to sponsor such a great initiative. Children are great advertising, much better than a green environment or reduction of CO2. We do it for the children! Ok, the point is, that parasites always try to make use of another. They need the other to survive. And when it’s about survival, there are no restrictions, there’s no shame, no values. As long as you get what you want, that’s all that counts. So that’s why this Swiss person, who goes from top to top, used this project to have his permit fee waived, off course without any agreement, approval and acknowledgement. Nice smiling and talking at the front side, cheating at the back side. Parasites are always a pain in the ass…

Ok, enough about the negative side, there’s also positive news: the preparations have almost finished and the first loads of equipment are on its way to base camp. Hopefully the government and sponsors keep their word and deliver what they promised, then everything will be fine. Then another stage will start, the fight at the mountain itself…

Cu later!