Started out early this morning, 0430, so up at 0350. Was very chilly this morning, had to layer quite a bit. Drove to the airport with the team in a bus and jumped the tiny little plane at 0600. Aisle was so small that you had to walk sideways down it. Our team and two guides pretty much filled it. The favours passed out on the plane were a hard candy to suck on while we were going up and a big piece of cotton to split and stick in your ears for the noise of the loud motor. Could watch all the goings on of the pilot and co-pilot during the whole flight.If you have a chance to look up on YouTube, look for Lukla airport. The airstrip is the smallest I have ever seen and if they were to overshoot it you would run into the side of the mountain or airport.
Had breakfast in Lukla and then started out trekking. The pace was comfortable and a few hills but wasn't bad. Met many a yak train along the way, carrying heavy loads, and many a sherpa carrying loads that I couldn't even imagine. Crossed a long suspension bridge and have been promised more for tomorrow. We finished for the day around one and stopped at our tea house/hut for the night. Was nice and warm when the sun was out but as soon as it went down, it was very chilly.
I have managed to get a cold and the throat and nose are feeling a bit miserable. Hoping to feel bit better tomorrow. It is supposed to be one of the rougher days. We will reach Namche Bazaar tomorrow and then will stay there for two days to acclimitize, although will do some up, then down hiking to get that acclimitization. I've been told the internet is iffy here and not sure this will send, so if not will try again from Namche.
Had breakfast in Lukla and then started out trekking. The pace was comfortable and a few hills but wasn't bad. Met many a yak train along the way, carrying heavy loads, and many a sherpa carrying loads that I couldn't even imagine. Crossed a long suspension bridge and have been promised more for tomorrow. We finished for the day around one and stopped at our tea house/hut for the night. Was nice and warm when the sun was out but as soon as it went down, it was very chilly.
I have managed to get a cold and the throat and nose are feeling a bit miserable. Hoping to feel bit better tomorrow. It is supposed to be one of the rougher days. We will reach Namche Bazaar tomorrow and then will stay there for two days to acclimitize, although will do some up, then down hiking to get that acclimitization. I've been told the internet is iffy here and not sure this will send, so if not will try again from Namche.
I don't think Mom's remedy for a cold will work while you are hiking. I wish you well!
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