Not only did I have a delightful stay at the Hotel, but found a companion for my little mascot, Bernie, who made the summit of Everest in May, 2009. Bernie is delighted to have a new friend, especially from New Zealand, since Sir Edmund Hillary was the first to summit Everest in 1953.
As of May 23, 2009, I became the oldest woman(age 60) in the world to summit the highest peak on each of the Seven Continents. Thanks to the staff for taking these photos. I would like to include George in the children's book that I am writing.
I was hoping to contact some news media, but my stay in Christchurch was very brief. Thanks to your wonderful staff, I was able to connect with my cycling tour at the train station. I had overslept and they managed to call a cab and get me off and on my way to my next adventure.
George, Bernie and I will keep you posted on our next endeavor.
Kay LeClaire
My website is: www.kayleclaire.com
