Kalapathar Guest House Dining Hall
Great start to the morning with yoga class thanks to Stina. It is amusing to hear an non Indian chant Sat-naam and have the whole crowd listen to the meaning of it. But boy what a good way to open up those muscles and realize for the nth time that I am as flexible as an iron rod (not true, I am very flexible – it just depends on the issue at hand). Beautiful views right outside the corridor. I believe Nimah and Denise have a room where the sun floods in and they have a breathtaking view of Namche. Envious. Looks like a clear day till noon topday atleast. Feeling supple thanks to yoga, excited that we get to spot Everest today.
1817 hours
Busy day. 4 hour hike to the Sagarmatha Park Museum and a higher point above the Namche Airstrip. The clouds closed in and we did not make it to Khumjung for a better view. Some interesting stuff over at the Museum about Everest and the surrounding region. First sighting of Ama Dablam - Everest remained shy and hid behind a cloud. Good sighting of Lohtse and its neighbouring peak Lohtse Shar though.
We ascended beyond the airfield and came down back to Namche for acclimatization. Realizing for the first time how hard the descent could be. Gang quite excited to touch 3800 meters. I was surprised to know the highest spot in the UK – Ben Nevis is just shy of 2000 metres maybe. I should know my mountain stuff better.
AND I also met my old pal Michelle from the airplane. Good to see hm. He calls me “Ta-hun”. Good to hear him call out and see his gang. Even Prakash our guide has started looking out for him now.
I also realized that I might need a base-layer shirt. Hence I’ve invested in a reed Sherpa baselayer that seems to fit well and is quick drying. It is going to be priceless in the windy cold.
Still need to hit email but quite tired with the walking today. Will do so post dinner. Have some repacking to do to. Forgot to mention – brilliant food day. Steak for lunch with chapatti and veg, chocolate cake with Denys and Nigel this afternoon at the Everest bakery & sharing spag bol with Josh tonight. Stomach feels happy!
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