34 Concordia A day of rest was spent at Concordia. No one had the energy to walk
around. The day was primarily spent resting and indulging in the
scenery, not a panorama I thought I would ever see again. Concordia
was where five glaciers converged and a popular camping place for
trekking expeditions. Most of us suffered from upset stomachs (a
common problem at Concordia). The rest day, thus, was a welcomed
one.
Concordia – Urdukas
The time came to retrace our steps, and a long day’s trekking lay
ahead as our group departed Concordia for the return leg of our
journey. None were sorry to get out of what was known as the “shit
zone”. Disposal of sewage was a considerable problem due to the
frozen, rocky terrain.
The day was overcast, and one could scarcely see the surrounding
peaks enjoyed during the walk up. Arrival at Urdukas camp was
around 17h00. Urdukas had a superb location along the mountain's
side, overlooking high peaks. We sat watching trekkers and climbers
en route up the mountain.