Sunrise on the col

We were moving at a steady and measured pace. Our plodding was as steady as a slow metronome but we were passing a good number of climbers which was encouraging. I commented on the fact we were moving well together and mentioned to Julie that one of the squads we passed were labouring particularly badly to try and bolster our morale. I was feeling good. I had escaped ill effects so far but I was wondering if I was going to be struck down at some point as we got higher up. The sun now provided some spectacular views as the dome flattened out. We were now heading across the gouter col.