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| FTA camp site in the heart of Namche © Ben Kane |
Oct 8, 2011
From Ben in Namche
Greetings from Namche Bazaar!
After waking up at 4:30am and a few expected delays in the airport, we finally took off for Lukla airstrip. This truly is one of the most amazing plane flights in the world and for some the highlight of the trip into the Solo Khumbu valley.
We had a quick repack of gear in Lukla and then it was straight onto the trail, stopping for a lazy lunch and getting into Phakding mid-afternoon, arriving to our tents already set up and more hot drinks awaiting us. Everyone had a lovely nights sleep with the sound of the river cascading close by, and up bright and early with 'bed-tea' (chai served to us in our sleeping bags!), a hearty breakfast and off on the trail early. It's great to get going early as it is cool and the air is crisp and clear.
We finally made it into Namche early afternoon, which involves a steep hill climb, but the views from the top are worth it! Unfortunately we couldn't see Everest due to some clouds but many of the awesome peaks surrounding Namche were peering out through the cloud.
Tomorrow we plan a hike up to Khunde Ri, and a circuit over to Khumjung (a visit to the bakery) and some sightseeing around town.
All the best and more to come!
Ben
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| Trekking above Namche © Ben Kane |
From Ben in Namche
Today we went for a hike up to Khumjung by way of Syangboche (and the amazing high altitude airstrip) and had a very quick view of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam before the clouds set in. We made it back down to Namche for lunch and hot drinks. We all did some laundry and lazed about in
the warm afternoon sun after our big day out.
Tomorrow we are up early for our hike up to Tengboche, and hopefully we'll get a peek inside the famous monastery. Everyone is feeling really good and acclimatising well which bodes well for the coming days of ascent.
Stay tuned, more from the trail,
Ben
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| FTA Khumbu Peaks & Passes 2011 team in Kathmandu. From L to R :Seng, Matttias, Veronika, Richard and Ben |
[Below are some additional pics from our files to help you enjoy the scenery!]
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| Namche Airstrip © Stu Remensnyder |
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| Model Trekker sign at the Sagarmartha Park entrance © stu remensnyder |
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| Waking up to a hot tea on the trail! © stu remensnyder |
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| Crossing a bridge below Namche © stu remensnyder |
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| Porter loads taking a break on the trail :-) © stu remensnyder |
1 comment:
Good to hear from you Ben & team in Namche. Looks & sounds spectacular. All the best for your journey/s.We shall be following you from Oz, UK, USA & elsewhere.
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