Was a great walk, bit up hill at the beginning then Nepali flat after that, some more uphill, but I handled it well. Truth be told, Mane (pronounced Mah-Ne) who leads the group was doing it at my pace (I was directly behind him). I have to say I'm impressed at his ability to judge the right speed, I did not feel exhausted, and indeed could have kept going even during the rest breaks.
Me surviving, in fact, that's just a long sleeve thermal base layer — I get hot when I walk. Also, yes, that buff is tied in the pirate style. Arrrr.
The teahouse in Machhermo is pure luxury. Seriously amazing what a few days up a mountain makes you appreciate.
We sat outside on arrival and drank tea (ginger lemon and honey is my favourite, and we usually now get a 1 litre jug of it and share).
Finally the first of us went inside and hurriedly reported back "it's warm! It's warm inside!". We quickly made our way in and found luxury - the halls are warm, the floors are fake soft wood, and the rooms, my goodness, the rooms are amazing. WARM! BEDDING. WINDOWS. LIGHTS. I've never stayed at a nicer place. Ever. In my life.
Our duffle bags delivered waiting for us.
Luxury!!!!
I won't show you a photo of the bathroom facilities, but compared to what we've had, they too are luxury
And laundry! Oh my! We've had a chance to do laundry! There was a wash bowel and CLOTHES LINE. Combine that with sun and wind, I am so hoping that my next post will tell of the wonders of dry, (moderately) clean clothes!
We don't even have an acclimatisation climb today. Today we rest before Gokyo Lakes.
(Regrettably the walk tomorrow, whilst "only" 4.5hrs, features the words "climb" far too often).
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