Day 2 to Namche Bazar

Day 2 of the trek to Everest Base Camp.

Had no Internet connection yesterday at Phakding lodge so unable to post a blog.

Yesterday started with a very early start and a 30 min flight to Lukla. The airport is set in the mountains and runway looked like 3cms long when we approached to land! The plane lands going up an inclined runway, which was interesting 🙂

The trek to our first nights accommodation was awesome, the views of 6000 meter peaks was just out of this world , the views got even more inspiring with each turn of the path.

The path we share with horses, yaks and porters carrying some of the heaviest packs on there backs I’ve ever seen, how can your knees take it?

The day finished with a very nice meal in the Phakding lodge.

Today (tuesday) started at 6am with a warm water wash from a bowl , then a breakfast of oats and toast. our team of 8 and 6 porters and Sherpas set out for today’s long walk and 800 meter climb to Namche Bazar . After crossing metal foot bridges which we share with horses and yaks over 200 meter drops, we stopped for lunch just before the last 600 meter climb.

The climb was slow due to the lack of air, it was warm, but soon clouded over and started to rain. After a 3 hour climb we arrived at our lodge hotel ‘ hotel Tibet’ for lemon tea.

The Internet connection is slow so I’ve had to blog from my iPhone ( phew) .

Heading to bed soon ready for a dry day tomorrow. We will climb to the everest view hotel and then descend back to Namche which will aid acclimatisation.