Towering peaks...
Surprisingly, a good nights sleep considering that there isn't any central heating around here and the night temperature outside hovering around -17 according to the Lukla weather website anyway. An amazing scene as I draw the curtains. A bright blue sky, not a single cloud to be seen and yes, a panorama of towering snow capped mountains which are Mumma doesn't speak a great deal of English but she knows the word porridge - so porridge for breakfast it is then.
Eager to get out and photograph the mountainous scenes before those clouds reappear. So, back out into the icy cold, just as the sun rises and lights the snow topped peaks - a brilliant white set against the deep blue sky, pretty nice.
Today, a small trek to the next village along the path that leads into that week long hike to Everest. Its a reasonably good path, generally leading downwards towards the valley and getting quite warm as the sun is pretty high. It's quite tranquil, with only the sound of cow bells and squealing kids with an occasional barking dog in the distance echoing across the valley. No cars, no scooters and definitely no taxis or buses. Cows, donkeys, goats, Sherpas and villagers are the only inhabitants to occupy the pathways around here. The nearest next town is a 6 day hike with a donkey in tow, or slightly quicker without, then it's a bus ride to Kathmandu for those that don't like flying.
Taking a slow trek then to the next village observing local life along the way. Plenty of bird life up here too, but as always to quick to photograph! Better get back to Lukla and find the Tara Airlines office as I need to confirm my seat for tomorrows flight back to Kathmandu - failure to do so may mean a long, long, walk.
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