Friday, October 19, 2012

Namche Bazaar Rest Day


Today we took a little (4KM) hike to 3660 meters (12007 feet) and visited a monastery (Nauche), a cultural museum and the Sherpa Museum. We also got out first glimpses of Mt. Everest, Nuptse and Ama Dablam peaks. Mt Everest is 38 KM away, but 5 KM higher than where we took the pictures. Tomorrow we trek to the village of Khumjung at an elevation of 3810 meters (12,500 feet) stopping at the Everest View Hotel for tea in the morning.
Mt Everest in background 38 KM away

Khusum Khangru

Kunde Peak in background

Ama Dablam Peak
Close up of Mt Everest
Lodges get a lot more basic from here on out, with shared toilets and no showers, just sponge baths.

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