Namche Bazar to the top of the hill and back. 3rd blog today

The view from our room was impressive. We’re in a twin room for most of this trip it seems but we’re ok with it. Needs must in this region.

Today was a rest day, although we questioned our guide‘s understanding of rest. He had us up early, dressed, booted and breakfasted and on a 5 hour route march up the nearest mountain.

Firstly to a viewpoint above the village with our first view of Lhotse and part of Everest mostly covered by cloud and in the distance just to the left of the statue of Sherpa Tenzing.

With other fabulous views down the valley.

Then we had another grueller, climbing another thousand feet above the village.

And Nir entertained us by risking death during the climb. An earlier fall with a head injury kept him out of action for 12 months!

At the top of the hill we walked for half an hour along the ridge away from the village to a vantage point and – there was Everest in the distance to the left of Lhotse. An awe inspiring moment.

We were happy to stay here a while and enjoy the place, each others’ company and the views.

Yakkety Yak, don’t look back!

The journey back down was easier, arriving back at our accommodation in time for lunch, loafing in the afternoon and watching the Manchester derby. The last opportunity to see TV, never mind football on TV, for ten days.

We are going up country tomorrow and communication, electricity and basic hygiene may not be available. I’ll be in touch when I can.

Night night.