Getting Philosophical Over a Doughnut

Talking about treats, the following morning we were promised another one, one that was far more tangible and would directly appeal to a bear's stomach.

Our treat was a visit to the highest bakery in the Everest region, and therefore perhaps in the world!


The bakery was in Khumjung and therefore, we reached it only a few minutes after finishing breakfast, so we hadn't really had an opportunity to work up an appetite. Don't worry, though, we had deliberately not over indulged at breakfast time, so as to leave room for a doughnut.

People often say that anticipation can be better than the event anticipated and sadly, on this occasion, this was so true. After only one bite into our doughnut, we began to regret our decision not to fill up at breakfast. The doughnut seemed to have got kerosene contaminated in its cooking and we couldn't eat it. What a disappointment.

Still, the scenery as we began to climb out of Khumjung was so good that we couldn't stay disappointed for long.


As we surveyed the majestic backdrop of mountains, big smiles quickly returned to our faces. We reflected on the fact that experiences and pleasures that speak to the soul, mean so much more and tend to last much longer than the transitory pleasures of a fine tasting piece of food.

Lots of love George & Yorkie xxx