Day 3- 20th April, 2010- Greetings from Namche Bazaar.
It is my turn (Alan) to do the update. My wife, Penny, was with me in Delhi and Kathmandu so I missed some of the early group meeting which explains my absence in some of the pictures posted yesterday.
We started off this morning in Phakding with a hearty breakfast of apple porridge, eggs, and toast. We started the hike around 8:20 am. Phakding is at an altitude of around 8500 feet. After crossing 3 suspension bridges which were a bit intimidating for those of us with a fear of heights, we reached our lunch destination around 11:30 am. By that time, we had reached 9200 feet. Lunch was great, potatoes, spring rolls, and a vegetable medley.
Group on the way to Namche Bazaar
The hike after lunch was the toughest we have had so far. Two more suspension bridges (one with a drop of about 500 feet) and a climb up to 11,200 feet when we reached Namchee Bazaar.
Tim and jeevan crossing bridge
Namchee Bazaar is a beautiful place. Lots of two to three story buildings built around the mountainside. Our hotel is first class. Comfortable rooms, great views, and even a hot shower.
Everyone is doing great. We all hiked strong, no one is sick, and we are having a great experience. I don’t know who will do the update tomorrow, (only that it won’t be Dave), but we’ll report in.
