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Sat 20th Feb. A great day, with a touch of sadness..!!

21/2/2016

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Krystal and Mark climbing the final section to the Monkey Temple
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Paulene at the Monkey Temple
We all had a busy but enjoyable day around Kathmandu yesterday. The team spent the morning in the trekking shops stocking up on clothing and equipment in preparation for tomorrow's planned flight to Lukla and the start of our trek up to Everest Base Camp. A very productive few hours (as well as some top-up items last night) has resulted in most of their shopping now completed.

We then walked to the Buddhist Monkey Temple. This is an approx 10km return hike, which passes through several back streets of Kathmandu. It's become a real favourite over the years. Again, we saw some extensive earthquake damage up on the temple. For those of us who know how beautiful these parts of Kathmandu are, it's sad to see the devastation. The repairs will happen, but it will take time. As usual, the cheeky monkeys that are abundant throughout the site kept us amused. We managed to lose Vidia for a little while, but after scrambling together a team "search and rescue" mission, we found her near-by. Oh, lots of new puppies along the way had several team members stopping to admire.

We had an enjoyable dinner last night at The New Orleans outdoor restaurant, just outside of the Guest House. Very pleasant, although it started raining just as we were finishing our meals. Yesterday was overcast, warm and quite humid, and it felt like rain was imminent. Not sure what's happening up at Lukla...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sad (and rather emotional) news of the day was the decision by Paulene not to join us on the trek on Monday. With some ongoing health issues frustrating her prep over the last few weeks, she just felt that she wasn't up to the challenge of climbing to altitude. Her announcement to the group after breakfast was a tough one. At this stage, she hasn't decided if she will wait for us in Kathmandu, or return home early. She still enjoyed yesterday's walk and is looking forward to doing more with us today.

Today's plan is to visit the Hindu cremation site (one of the oldest areas of Kathmandu), then spend the afternoon getting our kit bags ready for tomorrow mornings early flight to Lukla.
6 Comments
Wine link
21/2/2016 10:12:42 am

Sorry to hear that Paulene will not be trekking. Pass on my best wishes.Maybe my comment about the wheelchair effected her. There is plenty to see in Kathmandu though. Hope you are on the first flight to Lukla.

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Paulene
21/2/2016 01:44:53 pm

Still debating but feel lousy. Garth told me what a lot of crap. My flight to Lukla still stands so maybe a flight tomorrow

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Ray
21/2/2016 12:28:53 pm

Best of luck for your Lukla flight - and with the weather for your trekking.
Hope you all have a safe and rewarding adventure.
..will be following enviously

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Sue
21/2/2016 01:16:28 pm

Shame you've had to pull out of the trip Paulene. You could find lots to do around Kathmandu outside of the Tourist area. Voluntary work in an orphanage/school.....Mingmas daughters school just below Lukla if your ailment would allow? But If you do need to return home maybe Dis could upgrade you to Business Class as compensation for missing out. Now there's a thought. (Sorry Dis). Anyway, good luck with the flights tomorrow.

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Paulene
21/2/2016 01:42:11 pm

Well....my son just said what a lot of crap....sue. Love this place whatever.

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Sue
21/2/2016 01:48:35 pm

Hang in then, and give it a go. One week home and I'd love to be stuck in the mountains somewhere. Do it.




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