Pat's Nepal Journey April 2011

Today is our acclimatization day so that we can get used to the altitude and to “rest”.  We started our day visiting a Sherpa Peoples’ museum and learning about both the culture and the flora and fauna.  I learned much and have great respect for this strong and resourceful people.  

We did a 2 hour hike as is our custom, straight up a mountain.  We went to the Everest view Hotel(12K) to see a close view of Everest but it was cloudy and we only saw Lhotse.  That was spectacular in its own right.  We had tea with our guide and porter on the deck of the hotel and then headed down.  It takes about half the time to get down but it is hard on the legs.  So far we haven’t had any sore muscles.  Chocolate of course J  I am drinking water every hour and taking about a quarter of a protein bar with it and that seems to be sustaining.  

We got back a 2 pm and now are having our rest.  We didn’t have any issues with the altitude.  Tomorrow we above 12K so that will be the test of our acclimatization.

Sylvie and Pat at Everest View Hotel

Lhotse Peak

Looking down on Namche

Our common room - note the Coca Cola :(