We started as seven trekkers, one guide and four porters. We are now seven trekker, but have lost our guide. Yes, unfortunately Prakash suffered an unfortunate mishap in the snow yesterday and we think has torn a ligament in his ankle. This morning his ankle was quite swollen and there is no way he could go any further. So we’ve said goodbye to Prakash at Namche and his brother in law Shishir who has just become a guide has stepped up and will lead us to Base Camp. Shishir told me Prakash has hired a horse to get him back to Lukla over a couple of days were he will catch a flight back to Kathmandu.
Onwards and upwards for us. We had blue sky and could feel warmth in the sunshine for the first time on this trek. There has been times where I’ve thought Melbourne's 43 degrees wasn’t looking too bad. Today was another big climb that started out in sunshine and ended in light snow showers. Everyone climbed strong.
Margaret, you will be proud as I’ve taught Josh and Tess the “Nepalese flick”. The only hint I will give you is it’s about clearing your nose when you don’t have a tissue or hanky. You’ll have to get them to show you their new found skill.
We arrived at Tengboche at 2pm. The monastery at Tengboche is the highest in the world. Everyone had bought prayer flags back in Kathmandu and have had them blessed by a monk in the Monastery. A somewhat moving experience. The plan is to release some at Base Camp and some will come home.
Now sitting around the lodge fire and everyone enjoying your comments that I read out each night.
Onwards and upwards for us. We had blue sky and could feel warmth in the sunshine for the first time on this trek. There has been times where I’ve thought Melbourne's 43 degrees wasn’t looking too bad. Today was another big climb that started out in sunshine and ended in light snow showers. Everyone climbed strong.
Margaret, you will be proud as I’ve taught Josh and Tess the “Nepalese flick”. The only hint I will give you is it’s about clearing your nose when you don’t have a tissue or hanky. You’ll have to get them to show you their new found skill.
We arrived at Tengboche at 2pm. The monastery at Tengboche is the highest in the world. Everyone had bought prayer flags back in Kathmandu and have had them blessed by a monk in the Monastery. A somewhat moving experience. The plan is to release some at Base Camp and some will come home.
Now sitting around the lodge fire and everyone enjoying your comments that I read out each night.