Namche 3445m to Phakding 2610m Awake at 6am, I could hear the rain and see nothing but fog – no flights out of Lukla today! I wandered down to the dining room and found Bikesh, Ishower and Tshiri already having tea. Obviously they have a strong constitution and tolerance. Spencer […]
Namche 3445m 1.5 hour I awoke at 5:30am to a beautiful view of the sun rising over the mountains, and I had slept through for 8 hours!!! We had breakfast at 6:30am and were on the trail by 7:30am. Bikesh said we would be in Namche in about 2.5 hours. […]
Khumjung to Thamo – 2.5 hours 3790m down to 3440m Thamo to Thame return – 3.5 hours up to 3800m and back to 3440m The rain clouds were gone and it was a beautiful morning. We had a delicious Swiss Roasti (mashed potatoes, onions, garlic and who knows what else […]
Pangboche to Phunki Thanga 3930m – 3250m – 2 hours Phunki Thanga up to Khumjung 3250 – 3780 – 2 hours I woke up with a start as I heard someone coughing like crazy and I thought it may have been Spencer. He had told us at dinner last night […]