from Namche Bazaar
Day 3 of my Everest trek.
I’ve reached Namche, famed Tibetan trading post and high altitude staging centre.
That’s the view outside my window. A little guy, 6187m. … I’d forgotten how HUGE are the Himalayan peaks.
I’ll stay another night here at 3420m to acclimatize. I’m only 10hs walk from a 5535m pass.
Surprisingly, I really like Namche. It’s got character.
The only sour note is the Bazaar. Every Saturday morning everyone from the Khumbu meets here. Tibetan traders dominate the scene. They’re agressive young guys, … chain smoking, talking tough.
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Tres cool Ricardo. Love reading that you are in a place like this. Very different to read about a place I will NEVER visit, but have always dreamed of. Soak it all up!
Dana
November 14, 2009 at 10:04 am