Everest day 4 – Monju to Namche Bazaar
The first day of serious climbing. We left the river and traversed the valley on high wire bridges. Oh and I got my first view of Everest!
This morning followed the trekking pattern of big breakfast, sore legs, stunning scenery and mindless chat.
The path today crisscrossed the valley via wire suspension bridges. Following an hour of flats we hit the first proper climb and the group soon split up. When we found ourselves at the front we stopped until we were at the back. Hopefully this will help with the altitude acclimatization.
We found ourselves at the front when we stopped at a viewing point. Luckily we just caught a glimpse of the side of Everest and the peak of Lhotse. By the time the rest of the group arrived cloud had obscured everything bar the briefest glimpse. As the group departed we hung to the back and just as we left the cloud lifted to reveal my first view of the summit. I knew we were high but it made me feel like we were on the ground.
First view of Everest
We reached Namche Bazaar in time for lunch. In the afternoon we did a bit of shopping foe the best of the fake goods.
Namche
Nepalese words of the day:
Suba – good
Subaprobat – good morning
Meera nam Rob ho – my name is Rob
Tapaico nam keho – what is your name
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