Finally got some time to start this.......sorry for being a little late, but after being gone almost seven weeks, a lot of things pile up.......so here goes!
Day One:
Finally got into Kathmandu after two freakin days of flyin and airport lounges (quick transit in Hong Kong and 12 Hours lay-over in Bangkok).....
It's creepy, I swear I thought I landed in one of the Islands in the Philippines 35 years ago......no kidding:
The city was dusty (if you have dust allergies, not a good place for you, I ended up wearing a buff everytime I go out), the infrastructure have
not caught up with the 20th century, which I think attracts a lot of people....
How about some pork, fresh from......it's carcas???
Hotel where my guide company put me up while in Kathmandu, Shankar:
A visit to Thamel....the tourist gathering area....party town....restaurants, hotels, motels, bakeries, souvineer stores, you name it, you'll find
it here:
After a few Gurkha beer, I'm ready to call it a night......
Day two:
Meet with the Guide and went over the trek/climb.....
we discussed the route and what to expect and do during the climb. We went over the gears/equipments....
I guess we're ready. Me and a Female 62 year old Brit who now resides in Kenya, one guide and a Sherpa each.....an advance sherpa team already
left with most of our supplies.
One last dinner before we depart:
and some entertainment: