The team at Everest View Hotel, 3800mts It used to called a Rest Day, but it is far from it..! The climb from Namche Bazaar up to Everest View Hotel is steep and difficult. Nearly all of the team commented how hard it was at this altitude. But our climb was worth it, with Everest poking through the clouds every so often and sending many cameras into a frenzy of activity.
We ended up getting back to Namche at 1.30pm and headed straight for the local bakery for lunch and a coffee. Very cosy. (and yes, they do know how to make a good coffee...)
Headaches are still present amongst some of the team, and there are now a few upset tummies making life a little more challenging for some.
Others are keen and ready to go higher tomorrow.
Our lodge at Namche is very nice and warms up quickly when the dining room wood heater lights up. Last night, our cheif guide Mingma, and 4 of our Porters returned at dinner time with quite a bit of local brew consumed..!! They had each of the team up and dancing in no time. A very ammusing sight. In the middle of the Himalayas, and 13 Aussies dancing away to local Nepalese music. Needless to say that 10min of dancing at 3500mts results in loss of breath and overheating.
Our average go-to-bed time each night on the trek thus far has been 8.30pm. Yes a little embarrassing, but the thoughts of our cosy minus10 sleeping bags, as well as the trekking efforts throughout the day get the better of us..! Yet we still feel tired. The effects of some difficult trekking no doubt.
Ok, it's time I made my way back to the lodge before it gets dark and the temp drops to zero.
Wish us the best for tomorrows climb, and especially for those who aren't quite feeling 100%.
We ended up getting back to Namche at 1.30pm and headed straight for the local bakery for lunch and a coffee. Very cosy. (and yes, they do know how to make a good coffee...)
Headaches are still present amongst some of the team, and there are now a few upset tummies making life a little more challenging for some.
Others are keen and ready to go higher tomorrow.
Our lodge at Namche is very nice and warms up quickly when the dining room wood heater lights up. Last night, our cheif guide Mingma, and 4 of our Porters returned at dinner time with quite a bit of local brew consumed..!! They had each of the team up and dancing in no time. A very ammusing sight. In the middle of the Himalayas, and 13 Aussies dancing away to local Nepalese music. Needless to say that 10min of dancing at 3500mts results in loss of breath and overheating.
Our average go-to-bed time each night on the trek thus far has been 8.30pm. Yes a little embarrassing, but the thoughts of our cosy minus10 sleeping bags, as well as the trekking efforts throughout the day get the better of us..! Yet we still feel tired. The effects of some difficult trekking no doubt.
Ok, it's time I made my way back to the lodge before it gets dark and the temp drops to zero.
Wish us the best for tomorrows climb, and especially for those who aren't quite feeling 100%.
