Today was a rest/acclimatization day in Namche. This included a hike up to the rarely used Namche airport (being used now by insane sky-divers). It was cloudy, so Vicki went back to Namche. I went ahead, ever the optimist, to the Everest View Hotel, 3,880m, and enjoyed a partial view of the mountains, especially Ama Dablam, Thamserko, and portions of the Everest group. Everest itself was hiding behind a cloud. Tomorrow, our guide Mingma says. This afternoon and evening we have done some shopping in the Bazaar (a mini Thamel, but no vehicles), planning and resting.
At dinner tonight, Vicki tried the Yak steak and frites. Seriously. She ate it all except for giving me a bite. Tastes like beef. We'll definitely have it again.
We're off tomorrow into the Khombu, where internet will be sparse. We'll pass through Tengboche and the monastery there, and then on to Pangboche, in a few days' time. The ultimate goal is Gorak Shep and an ascent of Kala Pattar. 18,000 feet. We'll see. I will definitely not be smoking. We have had no difficulties with the altitude nor anything else so far, but further up the valley is really pushing it. I'll be happy to see Everest from Tengboche, the classic view. Anything more will be bonus. Mark
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