initial impressions

The days are hectic . We got up at 0430 and fell in formation with loaded rucksacks for a 2 hr trek at 0545! Soon we were huffing and puffing up steep trails and gained 1400 ft in 45 min . We had exercises in a clearing in midst of pine trees and were back in time for breakfast . Classes and demos are on till 8 pm and we have sports climbing tomorrow . A market visit is on today to buy essentials