IMG_7466A...Looking back down to see more exhausted faces behind me.

IMG_7467A...W038, midway of the climb to the top at W039. That means there were still 500 m to climb.

IMG_7468A...and the steps seemed to get higher and steeper.

IMG_7469A...I got so dizzy that I needed to take a 3 min break.

IMG_7470A...Taking pics of these exhausted fellow hikers helped refresh my numb mind.

IMG_7471A...Up again for the last few flights of steps.

IMG_7472A...By now, sweat was rolling down my face like a waterfall..."Life is so cool"...my ass!!!

IMG_7473A...These 3 kids kept yelling senselessly and chatting on the cell phone...not a bad way to boost morale, I guess.

IMG_7474A...Finally making back down to Camp Gilwel. Not being a registered hiker, I was denied of any food supply, although I managed to sneak away with a bottle of Pocari Sweat...!

IMG_7475A...I finally caught up with Karl somewhere after Shatin Pass...!