from Namche Bazaar

Day 3 of my Everest trek.

I’ve reached Namche, famed Tibetan trading post and high altitude staging centre.

Namche-Rick

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.

One thought on “from Namche Bazaar

  1. Dana's avatar Dana

    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!

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