Projects,Preparations and Promotion

Namaste to All,

We have been very busy since returning from our Library Project Trek!

Amber was one of the leaders on a 2 week trek into the Ladakh region of India . He arrived back in Kathmandu yesterday and now has a few weeks to rest, be with his family and get settled in his new home.

I have been busy writing articles for our local, regional paper as well as a larger state wide publication. They featured an account of our trek as well as photos posted here of the finished library and the festivities.

I also contacted USA TODAY to see if they might be interested in publicizing The Himalayan Education Development Project's efforts throughout the Himalayas. The person I spoke to seemed very interested and I sent a writeup for consideration! Hey....ya never know!

We are also happy to report that donations(pledges) have been coming in for our first Summitting for Schools climbing expedition to Island Peak(20,305 feet)! It is a wonderful feeling to know that people are willing to give ongoing support toward our projects!

I am also in "full training mode".... 4-5 miles of power walking a day with weighted pack that also includes 1 mile of jogging....followed later by intervals on the stationary bike. I follow Messner's advice "You can't over train when it comes to the Himalayas!"

So that's a brief update from 3 Jewels Adventures and The HED project for now.

Remember.....you can send donations and pledges for our Summitting For Schools Climb and our other upcoming and ongoing projects to me :

Jim Tillotson

P.O Box 257

Lakewood, New York 14750