Dingboche 4410 meters

It wasn’t as bad of a trek as I expected. The altitude continues to make the uphills harder for me but I did it. I have had a headache and having taken one Advil per day. You should not take too much at altitude and I already take a baby aspirin., daily

Some of the paths were very narrow because of washouts, one spot I looked down and was a bit nervous. It was a big steep area. When going up I much prefer scrambling on rocks rather than gravel or steps.

We finally got to Dingboche. It’s a little more rustic and there is still so much snow. It is melting and it makes the path very muddy.

The tea house is better than the last and I have my own bathroom. No shower and the toilet seat needed to be tightened, so I did that.

As usual we had some tea, ordered dinner and then unpacked a bit. We stay here two nights! A water bottle I stashed in the duffle that the porter carries had a pin hole hole and got my pillow a little wet, could have been worse. Took a nap, now in the tea house waiting for dinner.

As we walked into the village, I couldn’t understand that we went to the Guest House furthest away, but Nimmi knows where she wants to go. And knows everyone and she is well respected. There are very few female guides. The ladies that I talk to are envious that I have. Female guide.Photos to follow later