Beautiful mostly downhill. Nimmi had said that she would meet up with the Porter and I in a bout 15 min. An hour later I wondered if I heard wrong again. I had to pee in the forest. Hard to find a spot but I did and was discrete. Hey female campers, it’s ok to use those light days pads camping and hiking. Keeps things dryer and fresher. Not sure what men do about that, but I am kinda a clean freak and bad smells bother me. The first day and night it was diesel and pollution. Kathmandu is in a large bowl so the air is very stagnant.
I also thought that I would be smart and bring a small bottle of essential oils to drip on the bed, pillows as needed. I think some of it leaked so that has added a strong eucalyptus smell.
Then on the trail, so much dung, ox, mule, horse. Hard not to step in it.
Such beautiful scenery, then we stopped for lunch at Nimmis sister restaurant. It was lively with a large group from Singapore and Taiwan. I had some noodles with an egg on top.
Then more hiking up and up! we hiked the rest of the way mostly up. We took the original trail. It was less crowded and shady.
Finally we arrived at Tengboche. There is a beautiful monastery that began in the 1600’s. Back to the lodge. It is a guest house with shared bathrooms. Nimmi changed the plans because she knew I was tired. Rested a few min and then had basically some ramen for dinner. Just like college!
Internet is super slow so no photos. Will add later.
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