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2018 Everest Base Camp - BLOG

Thur 8th Feb. Flushing toilets and a Bakery...

9/2/2018

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We have not long arrived in Namche. Periche last night tested us all. Most of us walked in 4 - 5 layers and we were chilled to the bone arriving into Periche. Periche sits in a valley surrounded by giant peaks. So sunrise may happen at around 6am but the sun doesn’t hit the village until around 11am. By around 2.30pm the peaks on the other side of the valley have blocked the sun and the village is in shade again. We were colder at Periche than the previous night at Gorak Shep. Frozen toilets, frozen water bottles, ice crystals on the bedroom window and frozen toothpaste. Thank goodness they lit the heater for us in the morning before our departure to Namche.
So we woke to beautiful blue sky this morning, however we all had a kind of smug look on our face when we turned around and saw Everest with this beautiful black cloud blocking its summit. Is it wrong to feel this way....no way.
We arrived into Namche at around 4.30. Dale's Garmin was telling us we had done 27.5 Klms.
Dorrie has claimed Shishir as her own and at one point in time I put my hand on Shishirs shoulder saying “well done” only to hear Dorrie say “hey, hands off, he’s mine. Drew and Dair, don’t be surprised if Aunty Dorrie brings Uncle Shishir home to meet you soon.
​Tomorrow is another big day and the last day of our trek. Everyone is looking forward to a hot shower in Lukla and the waiting game of whether the planes are flying or not. Lukla isn’t Lukla without flight delays
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You know the movie....There’s something about Mary!!!!
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There’s something about Mary 2
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The line up
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My favorite Stupa
14 Comments
tess mee
9/2/2018 06:51:00 am

Congratulations everyone! Fantastic achievement for all. Amazing pictures, breathtaking views. Good luck for your last day and I hope your flight back to Kat doesn't have to many delays.

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David G
9/2/2018 07:22:13 am

Hi Tess. Well I would assume that looking at Matt’s hair, any glimmer of thought you may have had about completing a Nepal trek has now well and truly been eliminated..?

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Sue
10/2/2018 12:24:32 am

Don’t listen to him Tess, a hair band and hat is all you need.

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David G
9/2/2018 07:18:12 am

Great update guys. Sue, I know why you love that Stupa. It’s an indicator that you’re only 25min out of Namche..! I hope the bakery has stocked up with fresh coffee beans and apple pie.!

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Sue
10/2/2018 12:26:59 am

Believe it or not, we didn’t hit the bakery. We didn’t get to Namche until 4.30 and those steps leading down to the bakery knowing we had to come back up to our lodge turned everyone off. Coffee will have to wait til Kathmandu.

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Dis
9/2/2018 02:27:46 pm

Well done to everyone, only that last 20k to Lukla and hot showers. Can you please use up all that cold weather before we get there.

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Sue
10/2/2018 12:28:00 am

It’s officially 28.5 Kim according to Dales Garmin.

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NAFF
9/2/2018 05:32:32 pm

Belated congrats to all on a successful KP summit. I'm enjoying the blog and photos as always. Hopefully a timely exit from Lukla back to Kat. Enjoy the remainder of your Nepalese experience

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EBs
10/2/2018 12:28:00 am

We all have trekkers cough from the dust it’s been so dry Do you think Kukri rum may help? Off to give your regards to Kumari shortly, weather notwithstanding.

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Sue
10/2/2018 12:29:16 am

Thanks NAFF. Missing you on this one.

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Alasdair Bryant
9/2/2018 06:36:45 pm

Ooh, almost finished, exciting! Lucky Uncle Shishir is used to the cold if he's headed to Hobart. Have fun and stay safe in India, Mum & Dad...

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Sue
10/2/2018 01:10:43 am

😂 thanks Dair.

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Wine link
10/2/2018 07:16:11 am

Not to have the effort to get to the bakery says something about the tough days walk you guys had. Hopefully there are no delays in flying out of Lukla.

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Sue
10/2/2018 08:24:12 am

Too true Wine. The lodge had its heater lit and the sun had long gone behind the mountains so the temptation just wasn’t happening. Pumpernickels back in Kat for Tiramisu and coffee. I might even do that as a priority over a shower.

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