by Phill Michael

'Bed Tea' happened around 6:30am. "What is 'Bed Tea'", you ask?! It's when you are awoken by a smiling face that hands you a hot cup of tea. Awesome. We did a leisurely deconstrution of camp and hit the trail to Namche by 8:30am. Alex and Chris took off while Dawa adjusted to my tortoise pace.

A Hooah Bar and Marmalade: A Winning Combination

It was to be another day of new views and beautiful people. We also saw numerous prayer stones and shrines. Dawa instructed me on how to walk around these places properly and I was like a little kid who has never been away from home...eyes as wide a saucers.

A Sherpa House in Thulo Gumela

A Sherpa House in Rimishung

Children in Rimshung

Porters taking a rest in Rimshung

(Click here to view the video "Dzo near Rimishung")

We passed by a whole series of waterfalls and I asked Dawa if they ever froze up. He said 'Not much.'. I might have to come back in the winter for a first ascent...or maybe somebody has already climbed them?! Who knows.

Waterfall near Nyambua Thyang

Stairway just before Toktok

Another Sherpa Kitchen near Toktok

Waterfall near Toktok

Benkar

Dawa and I stopped for a coke break at Chumoa where I encountered an extremely friendly dog. A real bundle of energy...a bell around the neck and all.

My New Best Friend in Chumoa

Prayer Flags over the River Manjo Khola

Dawa on the Road to Monjo

Rock Mani near Manjo

Sagarmartha National Park Tourist Center

All Smiles at the Checkpoint

Mani (prayer stones) near Jorsale

Family Meeting near Jorsale

Lunch on the Banks of the Dudh Kosi

Larja Bridge

(Click here to view the video "Larja Bridge")

After crossing the Larja bridge, we started the steep climb to Namche Bazar. It was a steady climb but not too difficult. As we neared Namche we spotted Chris. He was in search of some toilet paper. Fortunately I had some. After some rumblings in the bushes, Chris emerged with a huge smile on his face and real aura of satisfaction. 'Onwards to Namche!', we said.

Climbing up to Namche

Soldiers Near Namche

The Terraces of Namche Bazar

The Stupa of Namche Bazar

After a long day of hiking, we made our way through the narrow streets of Namche Bazar and then to our camp.

(Click here to view the video "Campo Namche")

We were in for another good sleep...

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