Just about to book this trip for October 2010 and looking forward to it. Although i have done island peak which was orsome and exiting going up the ice wall and then up the ridge i thought i would do it again along with Mera. I would reccomend to anyone who enjoys crampon & ice axe work this would be a most enjoyable 4 week break. And if i achieve both these summits than i am seriously considering doing North col of everest