Pat's Nepal Journey April 2011

We landed safely at Lukla.  The flight was a bit noisy but genarally smooth.  I took wonderful pictures of the mountains as we arrived. Poor Rocky Mountains... you have some growing to do!  I tried to upload some pictures but theconnection is too slow.  Never the less, I marvel that we even have a connection.

We were accompanied by our guide Hari and our porter Purna.  The poor porter had to carry our 30 kg of belongings on his back using a head strap for stability and support. 

We had a light day today, only three hours.  The hardest part was the rocky path which for me is difficult footing.  We had to do alot of dung dodging.  Sylvie of course, is an Olympian since she walks the streets of Paris!   We made it to Phakking.  After a lunch we slept for an hour since we had less than 5 hours of sleep the night before.  We are refreshed and relaxed.

This time of year is beautiful with Rhodedenrons and wild flowers all abloom.  There are plentiful vegetable crops and fruit trees are blooming at present.  Tomorrow we head to Namche Bazaar and will spend two days acclimatizing.  The shopping will have to wait since I am not carrying another ounce on my back.

Sylvie says hi to all.  Namaste!