Safe at 13,200 feet: 12/15/09

We arrived at base camp today and met the mules with our bags. Due to a map reading error, we traveled an extra 2 hours today but still made it by about 9pm (our time). Today was eventful with 4 hours of 60 mph winds as well as 5 or 6 unavoidable fast flowing stream crossings, one of which was waist deep. Tomorrow, we are taking a rest day before pushing on toward the next camp at 17,000 feet.