{"id":2046,"date":"2016-04-01T08:54:30","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T15:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/?p=2046"},"modified":"2016-04-02T04:57:00","modified_gmt":"2016-04-02T11:57:00","slug":"trail-to-tengboche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/2016\/04\/trail-to-tengboche\/","title":{"rendered":"Trail to Tengboche"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Things looked a bit grim when we woke up\u2026 I guess conditions would have been worse if it had started to rain blood or frogs, but short of that it looked pretty darn rotten.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>But, no worries, we are hardcore mountaineers!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Up into the freezing rain, mixed with graupel and hail\u2026 I took a page from my buddy Blake\u2019s book, and purchased an umbrella\u2026 as soon as I pulled it out, conditions started to improve!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2004\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2004\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00657-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A frosty, wet, uncomfortable start to the morning in Namche.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00657-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00657-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00657-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00657-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A frosty, wet, uncomfortable start to the morning in Namche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2005\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2005\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00659-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"We travel as a closely-knit group.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00659-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00659-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00659-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00659-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We travel as a closely-knit group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">By the time we reached the flat portion of the trail, it began to warm up and dry out.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>We got our gore tex off, and enjoyed the amazing views on all sides.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2006\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2006\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2006\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00667-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Looking back down the Khumbu valley.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00667-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00667-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00667-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00667-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking back down the Khumbu valley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2008\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2008\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2008\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00670-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"The double bridge we crossed day before yesterday, seen in telephoto from the trail to Tengboche.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00670-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00670-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00670-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00670-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2008\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The double bridge we crossed day before yesterday, seen in telephoto from the trail to Tengboche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2013\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2013\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00684-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"High alpine flora surrounds the trail.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00684-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00684-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00684-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00684-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">High alpine flora surrounds the trail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2012\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2012\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00683-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"As the mist burns off, the hillside acquires a dramatic look.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00683-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00683-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00683-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00683-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As the mist burns off, the hillside acquires a dramatic look.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2007\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2007\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00669-800x719.jpg\" alt=\"We are not alone here. \" width=\"800\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00669-800x719.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00669-150x135.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00669-660x593.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00669-768x690.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We are not alone here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">When we were here last year it was a bluebird day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Today was a bit more overcast, and it took a while for us to catch glimpses of Everest and Ama Dablam.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>But, they were just as spectacular as I remembered, and the clouds provided some cover from the sun.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>A beautiful walk!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2016\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2016\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00696-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Emily, Chris, Theresa, Cristiano, and Kaji.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00696-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00696-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00696-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00696-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emily, Chris, Theresa, Cristiano, and Kaji.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2011\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2011\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2011\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00681-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"The EstFest rolls in high style and authority.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00681-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00681-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00681-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00681-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The EstFest rolls in high style and authority.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2010\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2010\" style=\"width: 789px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2010\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00679-789x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano loves it up here.\" width=\"789\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00679-789x800.jpg 789w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00679-148x150.jpg 148w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00679-651x660.jpg 651w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00679-768x778.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cristiano loves it up here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2009\" style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2009\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00677-576x800.jpg\" alt=\"So does Rafa.\" width=\"576\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00677-576x800.jpg 576w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00677-108x150.jpg 108w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00677-475x660.jpg 475w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00677-768x1067.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">So does Rafa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2020\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2020\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00708-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Approaching a stupa on the trail.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00708-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00708-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00708-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00708-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Approaching a stupa on the trail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2014\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2014\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00685-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"The Tenzing \/ Hillary memorial viewpoint.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00685-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00685-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00685-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00685-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tenzing \/ Hillary memorial viewpoint.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2021\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2021\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00710-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"This place is amazing.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00710-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00710-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00710-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00710-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This place is amazing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2025\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2025\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00722-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Phortse seen through the mist.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00722-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00722-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00722-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00722-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phortse seen through the mist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2022\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2022\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00714-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Lhotse emerges from cloud shroud.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00714-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00714-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00714-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00714-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lhotse emerges from cloud shroud.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2024\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2024\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00719-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Our objective, Tengboche, seen on the ridge top at center of the screen.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00719-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00719-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00719-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00719-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our objective, Tengboche, seen on the ridge top at center of the screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2023\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2023\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00715-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Kim susses out the situation. All systems go.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00715-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00715-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00715-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00715-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kim susses out the situation. All systems go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2019\" style=\"width: 569px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2019\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00705-569x800.jpg\" alt=\"Emily Johnston = Awesome.\" width=\"569\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00705-569x800.jpg 569w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00705-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00705-469x660.jpg 469w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00705-768x1080.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emily Johnston = Awesome.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2018\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2018\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00702-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Yiorgos Mikris, representing his home state with style.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00702-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00702-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00702-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00702-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yiorgos Mikris, representing his home state with style.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2015\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2015\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00689-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Lopsang, our amazing trekking sirdar. \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00689-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00689-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00689-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00689-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lopsang, our amazing trekking sirdar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2026\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2026\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00723-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A traditional home along the trail.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00723-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00723-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00723-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00723-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A traditional home along the trail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2027\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2027\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00725-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"The trail winds gradually downwards through rhododendron forests.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00725-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00725-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00725-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00725-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The trail winds gradually downwards through rhododendron forests.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2028\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2028\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00732-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Rhodies festooned with Spanish moss. Feels like home.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00732-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00732-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00732-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00732-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhodies festooned with Spanish moss. Feels like home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2002\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2002\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00747-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"This Tahr stems out like a pro to eat moss... exposure over 50 feet. Nice.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00747-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00747-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00747-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00747-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Tahr stems out like a pro to eat moss&#8230; exposure over 50 feet. Nice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Lunch was at the same place as last time, at the tiny village of Phunki Tenga.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>A nice break at the bottom of the valley, next to the roaring river, before we regained our lost elevation, and then some, for about 2,000 feet of gain to reach the ridge top.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1983\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1983\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08329-800x657.jpg\" alt=\"Guides and trekkers are very close on this team. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08329-800x657.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08329-150x123.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08329-660x542.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08329-768x630.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guides and trekkers are very close on this team. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1984\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1984\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1984\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08331-800x513.jpg\" alt=\"We found that my teammates are irresistibly attracted to the tactile wonderfulness of my new Seahawks-themed Sherpa sweatshirt. \" width=\"800\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08331-800x513.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08331-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08331-660x423.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08331-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We found that my teammates are irresistibly attracted to the tactile wonderfulness of my new Seahawks-themed Sherpa sweatshirt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1997\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1997\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_104248624_HDR-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"This was the site of Andy\u2019s terrible illness, when he curled into a ball and fell asleep. Kim was able to recreate the moment in breathtaking detail, right down to the jacket (the pouty lower lip was an improvisation). (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_104248624_HDR-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_104248624_HDR-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_104248624_HDR-371x660.jpg 371w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_104248624_HDR-768x1365.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This was the site of Andy\u2019s terrible illness, when he curled into a ball and fell asleep. Kim was able to recreate the moment in breathtaking detail, right down to the jacket (the pouty lower lip was an improvisation). (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">From the river, the trail climbs through rhododendron forests, which were intermittently shrouded in mist.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It was a beautiful climb, which we did at a deceptively slow pace\u2026 felt slow, but was steady and sustainable\u2026 perfect!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>After 4 hours and 15 minutes of moving time, we pulled into Tengboche, a perfectly respectable pace for this section.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2040\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2040\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2232-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"The bridge leading up to Tengboche. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2232-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2232-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2232-660x495.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2232-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bridge leading up to Tengboche. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2029\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2029\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00750-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing to cross the bridge, and then up to Tengboche.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00750-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00750-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00750-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00750-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Preparing to cross the bridge, and then up to Tengboche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1985\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1985\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1985\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08333-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"We look amazing, no? (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08333-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08333-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08333-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08333-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We look amazing, no? (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1986\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1986\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08334-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"The view from the bridge. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08334-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08334-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08334-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08334-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view from the bridge. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2030\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2030\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00757-800x445.jpg\" alt=\"We pose for our closeup on the river while photographed from below.\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00757-800x445.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00757-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00757-660x367.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00757-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We pose for our closeup on the river while photographed from below.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2041\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2041\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2235-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"We await the arrival of a yak train. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2235-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2235-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2235-660x495.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2235-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We await the arrival of a yak train. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2042\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2042\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2236-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"There they are! (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2236-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2236-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2236-660x495.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2236-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There they are! (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1987\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1987\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08340-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Up we go... (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08340-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08340-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08340-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08340-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Up we go&#8230; (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1988\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1988\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08344-800x529.jpg\" alt=\"Mingma Tenzing, Cristiano, and Susan gearing up after a break. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08344-800x529.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08344-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08344-660x436.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08344-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mingma Tenzing, Cristiano, and Susan gearing up after a break. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1989\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1989\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08351-800x642.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano rules the valley. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08351-800x642.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08351-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08351-660x529.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08351-768x616.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cristiano rules the valley. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2036\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2036\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00787-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano surveys the valley below.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00787-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00787-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00787-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00787-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cristiano surveys the valley below.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2032\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2032\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00782-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Siva hikes in high style.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00782-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00782-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00782-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00782-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siva hikes in high style.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2033\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2033\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00783-800x580.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano and I are getting along great.\" width=\"800\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00783-800x580.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00783-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00783-660x479.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00783-768x557.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cristiano and I are getting along great.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2031\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2031\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00778-800x510.jpg\" alt=\"This Tahr looks like something from Middle Earth.\" width=\"800\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00778-800x510.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00778-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00778-660x421.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00778-768x490.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Tahr looks like something from Middle Earth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2035\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2035\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00786-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Merle. 'Nuff said.\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00786-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00786-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00786-440x660.jpg 440w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00786-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Justin Merle. &#8216;Nuff said.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2034\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2034\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00785-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Part yak. Part cow. All awesome.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00785-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00785-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00785-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00785-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Part yak. Part cow. All awesome.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1990\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1990\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08357-800x594.jpg\" alt=\"Our gradual ascent continues. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08357-800x594.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08357-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08357-660x490.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08357-768x571.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our gradual ascent continues. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1991\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1991\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08361-800x615.jpg\" alt=\"Eddie enters Tengboche with confidence and style. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08361-800x615.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08361-150x115.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08361-660x507.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08361-768x590.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eddie enters Tengboche with confidence and style. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2037\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2037\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00790-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A monk at the monastery gate.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00790-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00790-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00790-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00790-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A monk at the monastery gate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1992\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1992\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08364-800x449.jpg\" alt=\"Niki and Bob are awesome. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08364-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08364-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08364-660x371.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08364-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicky\u00a0and Bob are awesome. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2038\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2038\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00794-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"This building sustained lots of damage, and has not yet been restored.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00794-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00794-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00794-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00794-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This building sustained lots of damage, and has not yet been restored.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2043\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2043\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2246-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Our hotel in the mist. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2246-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2246-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2246-660x495.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2246-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our hotel in the mist. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2039\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00799-800x390.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00799\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00799-800x390.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00799-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00799-660x322.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00799-768x374.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1999\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1999\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08378-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"The monastery gate at Tengboche. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08378-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08378-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08378-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08378-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The monastery gate at Tengboche. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tengboche is the spiritual center of Nepalese Buddhism. The monastery is very impressive, even after sustaining major damage in last year\u2019s second quake. Clearly, the community has rallied and invested considerable money and time in making the place beautiful again.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In fact, I think it looks even more fresh and spectacular than last year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It feels wonderful to be back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cafe latte and mocha cake make this place even more amazing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1993\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1993\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08370-800x597.jpg\" alt=\"Our favorite distraction in Tengboche: the bakery. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08370-800x597.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08370-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08370-660x492.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08370-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our favorite distraction in Tengboche: the bakery. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1994\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1994\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08373-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Decisions... decisions. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08373-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08373-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08373-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08373-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Decisions&#8230; decisions. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1995\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1995\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1995\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08376-800x480.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Mocha cake.. bliss on a plate. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08376-800x480.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08376-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08376-660x396.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC08376-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate Mocha cake.. bliss on a plate. (Photo: Yiorgos Mikris)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2044\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2044\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2044\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2250-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"All that is good and wholesome in the world. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2250-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2250-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2250-660x495.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2250-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All that is good and wholesome in the world. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2045\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2045\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2251-800x573.jpg\" alt=\"Rafa and Susan in the bakery. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)\" width=\"800\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2251-800x573.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2251-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2251-660x473.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_2251-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rafa and Tania\u00a0in the bakery. (Photo: Theresa Hagerty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2003\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2003\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2003\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00796-800x585.jpg\" alt=\"The amazing bakery never disappoints!\" width=\"800\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00796-800x585.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00796-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00796-660x483.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/DSC00796-768x562.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2003\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The amazing bakery never disappoints!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tomorrow we will have a rest day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Looking forward to it!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1996\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1996\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1996\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_211308603-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Blogging well past sunset. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_211308603-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_211308603-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_211308603-371x660.jpg 371w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_20160331_211308603-768x1365.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blogging well past sunset. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Word of the day: Auspicious<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Things looked a bit grim when we woke up\u2026 I guess conditions would have been worse if it had started to rain blood or frogs, but short of that it looked pretty darn rotten.\u00a0 But, no worries, we are hardcore mountaineers! 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