We left quite early as there was quite a big climb out of Namche that would take us a couple of hours to complete and Saila, our guide, wanted us to have plenty of time to take it slowly and to have lots of rest stops. This suited us as it gave us lots of opportunities to get busy with our camera.
Our path took us right under these colourful prayer flags. With the awe-inspiring sight of the mountains as a backdrop, we understood instinctively why they were had been placed there. We've brought some home to put in our garden when the weather improves, and we'd like to see more people doing the same. We might even consider a mail order business.
As the walk we did was not part of the standard itinery, we were almost quite glad that a minder had been ill as otherwise we wouldn't have got to do this wonderful walk. It was honestly the best walk that we did in our time in Nepal and we felt very priviledged to be having a private viewing, so to speak.
All too soon our final destination, the village of Khumjung came into sight.
And it was pleasing to see that it was going to be all downhill to the village. The big open area you can see at the entrance to the village is the playground of the Edmund Hilary School. We were really impressed by the amount of help he has given the people in this area. Life is a lot better for a many people thanks to all his good work.
We knew when we had officially arrived as we passed through an arch welcoming us to Khumjung at an official altitude of 3790m (very high).
We are actually in the picture on the left wall in front of the arch, but due to a combination of light and colour you'll struggle to find us.
Lots of love George & Yorkie xxx
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