Valerio called to report nothing more to climb. He feels on top of the world.
On the Summit at 07.14 local time (01.29 GMT) Thursday 21st May.
Apparently it is “warm”, with a beautiful view. More later.
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- Soren JessenFantastic! Well done. My friend I am truly impressed. The pictures are amazing. Breath taking. RESPECT! You deserve a jolly good piss up! Hope to share a cocktail and some war stories with you soon. lol Soren
- Matteo CanonacoCaro Valerio, Congratulazioni! Il tuo sito ha delle immagini mozzafiato che ho trovato “humbling” ed il racconto e’ molto coinvolgente -forse dovresti scrivere un libro…. Spero di vederti presto cosi’ mi racconti di persona. Matteo
- Larry SlaughterCongratulations & welcome back safe & sound! Larry
- Boris ZaitraWell done!
- Ed WoodsGreat effort. Hope to catch up soon. EW
- Lily BalfourYou total ROCK STAR!! Truly amazing. Am around and ready to party…xx
- Gilad SternMy congratulations to you on your success on Everest this year. Well done! Best wishes Gilad
- UdayanValerio - a truly impressive achievement. Well done and nice to have you back safely!
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Outstanding! You realise of course you could keep going up - the nearest land in a straight line is Mons Huygens - 4700 Meters - from Lunar Mean Surface!
Now get down safely, please
Valerio! Congratulations!
Hope the view is as sweet as you’ve always dreamed. Thanks for including us in this magnificent journey.
With love, Becky & family
Congrats! Well done. Get down safe. Can’t wait to see vids and pictures!
Oh Valerio, you are so big and so strong!
Unlimited bacon sandwiches for ever….just come down safely to get them!
Lots of love
Many congratulations! Fantastic effort.
We look forward to hearing all about it on your return.
Warm regards
Chris Goddard (and all of the other trustees of the Himalayan Trust UK)
PS Say hello to Woody for me. I climbed with him in NZ last November.
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Now we hope to meet you, friend of Alix–
David and Christine Wald-Hopkins
Congratulations to Valerio, Moisés and the rest of the group.
We are hoping you wi8ll have an easy way down to the EBC.
God Bless you.
You have kept us on top of the world also. Congratulations!!! We feel so special to be a part of this adventure. Valerio will have this memory all of his life, and we will share it with him in our memories. Now, our prayers are with him on the descent. In Mexico, we say, ” Vaya con Dios” and we trust he will descend accordingly. Thank you Alix. for a report that will be saved in memory. As ever, Tracy & chill
Valerio:
Marvellous!
We look forward to hearing you talk about the view!
Roberto
Wonderful news! A lifetime’s ambition realised. What an achievement. Much love xx
Such exciting news to wake up to. Congratulations on a lifetime’s ambition achieved. Sounds from other reports that it is a very busy and slow going night/day on the summit. I hope everyone gets down safely. Can’t wait to hear all the stories. Diana x
Absolutely wonderful. So very many congratulations. “Veni, vidi, vici!” Look after yourself on the way down. Very best wishes, Tim
Congratulations Valerio … I remember so well you telling us all about how you were going to do this when you were 18 and I’m not sure we really believed you. And now you have. Amazing.
That’s fantastic news! Well done Valerio! Rebecca x
huge huge congatulations Valerio. Take care coming down. In case you didn’t know it, you are now officially a legend!!
Amazing achievement - congratulations and safe way down to EBC! Love from the Barretts
AMAZING VALERIO! SO MANY CONGRATULATIONS! We are cheering and whooping (and crying a little bit). We are just so thrilled for you. So much love from both of us, just get back safely! xxxxxxxx
Well done! Many congratulations. Hope to see you soon when you get back.
Take good care of yourselves. God Bless.
Patricia
Fantastic effort, many congratulations.
Valerio:
super, well done! I am happy for you that you made it to the top. Have a safe trip back. Lock forward to catching up when you are back.
All the best,
Olaf
Fantastic personal achievement. Congratulations! You have had us all on red alert and we won’t relax until you are back at EBC with Alix. News here is that you have been in good company with Ranulph Fiennes having just summitted. Stay safe. We look forward to the next blog!
Valerio:
Brioches and cappuccino, with loads of sugar cubes, have been ordered for you at the Armani Cafè!
Greetings from all of us in Milan!
Alix:
This set of postings equals Winston Churchills’ memoirs!
I keep my fingers crossed.
Roberto
Congratulations, a phenomenal achievement! Well done. Look forward to hearing about it on your return
Valerio, huge achievement congratulations! On top of the world you must be floating with pride. Stay strong on the descent and look forward to hearing all about it on your return.
Ansolutely incredible CONGRATULATIONS Valerio! I can’t even begin to imagine how indescribably thrilled you must be to have achieved a goal you set for yourself so many years ago. Woo hoo well done! Please climb back down safely and look forward to celebrating and seeing and hearing about it from the man himself!
Alix - Yippeee!!! Can’t wait to see you too! xxxx
Many, many congratulations Valerio!
What an incredible achievement, being able to stand where so few will ever reach, so close to the stars.
Thank you for taking me there via your blog and pictures - amazing.
Good luck on the way down
Best regards
Sam
Congratulations Valerio! Big respect!
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I got a glimpse of your view but I guess it’s not quite like the real thing -
Amazing Valerio !
And not bad for my sis too ; )
LOVE KXX
Valerio, respect!
Make it down safely.
Best wishes,
Daan
BRAVISSIMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations, great stuff!!
WELL DONE. Astounding.