Phakding to Namche Bazar – Up, Up and Away

Well it’s going to be a long slog today, climbing three thousand feet over 7 hours up to the biggest village on our route, Namche Bazar. We had an early breakfast and early start, setting off at 8am. Senor Kilby was well prepared for all elements, sun, rain and calf-biting mosquitos.

The path crossed the river over a swinging bridge and started to climb. And as it did the most amazing views began to emerge.

Before we arrived it had rained for 12 days with below zero conditions at night on some of our route. A woman coming down from Everest Base Camp described the nights as brutal.

I’m trying not to feel smug but we’re here in Mediterranean temperatures and it’s good, sweaty walking weather.

To be continued……

David has suggested doing short blogs as sometimes we get Wi-Fi for a minute or two so I’ll post this now.