Friday, March 26, 2010
Namche 10794 feet
We made it out of Kathmandu on the 3rd try (day). The flight to Lukla was not too bad (45 mins). We trekked about 3 hours the first day, spent the night at a nice tea house in Phakding. Yesterday we hiked 6 hours 700 meters (the 700 was over the 3 hours in the afternoon). Was a pretty tough hike, but I am feeling good. It is 6.30am and my fingers are frozen. Today we have a short hike of 3 hours to Khum Mung, 400 meters up. Originally this would be a rest day, but we are making up for lost time. Yesterday a couple of people had problems with altitude, they are taking Diamox. We will have the afternoon off. I am feeling great, today is a clear day, should be awesome. Love you and miss you all. May not get to post much over the next week.
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Hello Joe! Clad to see your doing well and not strapped across a yak! Of course I knew your stamina and skill would keep you truckin. If you need to stay a few more days to complete the trip just send me a message...heck you went all that way you should enjoy it to the fullest.
ReplyDeleteTake care and enjoy...Ria
Hi Marty!
ReplyDeleteTake the Diamox. pulmonary edema is nothing to mess around with.
-- Joel