Namche Bazaar Apr 21

On April 21, we woke early to see the sunrise at 6:15 a.m. It was a magnificant sight seeing the sun and the snow-capped mountains in the background. After breakfast, we hiked to the hilltop museum to learn more about the area and its history. We could see Mt. Everest very clearly.


first day on the trek




Then we did a 250m climb to see the highest airstrip in the world. This airstrip is for small aircraft only. We then circled our way back down to Namche Bazaar for lunch. MaryIris (and a few others) went for a massage therapist educated as a Tibetan Doctor. He did a combination of Tibetan and Thia massage. Gerald decided to also get a massage upon hearing the others talking about how good it felt.


sharing the trail


Gerald also visited a school in Namche Bazaar, where he donated a bag full of pens. He received a thank you and a tour of the classes, while students were studying.


small sherpa village


The next day, April 22nd, we headed to Tengbache at 3800. It was a long day of trekking. It was unbelieveably beautiful. The Dudh Kosi far below us and Thamserku, Kantega Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest rose in front of us. While we walked in rhododendron forests in bloom, seeing mani walls, chorten and suspension bridges across the river.


suspension bridge

The morning view from Tengboche is justifiably considered to be one of the most magnificant in the world.