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All is well here in Namche Bazaar. \u00a0Today was\u00a0a rest day, rather than a move day\u00a0up to our next stop, because weather was not particularly favorable in the morning, and we wanted to ensure that everyone is in tip-top shape for the next hike, including me. \u00a0My sore throat has improved during the day, but it’s still there, lingering. \u00a0This too shall pass!<\/p>\n

Sun is breaking out over this part of the Khumbu Valley, revealing spectacular views of the surrounding peaks. \u00a0Snow is melting like crazy, and the temperature is rising, all good signs \u00a0of a favorable passage tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\"Namche<\/a>
Namche emerges from the clouds in the morning light, new snowfall on the rampart across the valley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/a>
Thamserku emerges from the clouds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Namche\"<\/a>
Namche is surrounded by beautiful peaks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/a>
Building codes are not quite the same here as at home… perpetual snow lies at the bottom of this narrow alley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plenty of time today to rest, hydrate, eat, relax, and try to get my blogs posted!<\/p>\n

\"Trying<\/a>
Trying to get yesterday’s blog up… took me about 8 hours to get it done…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plenty of time for last-minute shopping today, too.<\/p>\n

\"These<\/a>
These walking sticks are standard issue for the porters who haul unimaginably heavy loads up and down the trails. They are short… about the height of my lower leg… but are perfect height for the diminutive porters. They also double as stools where they can rest on the side of the trail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"I<\/a>
I love these yak bells, which come in a vast array of sizes, sounds, and colorful collar patterns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Lots<\/a>
Lots of handicrafts for sale in Namche. Wish I could bring all this stuff home….<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the moment I am in an internet boutique, of sorts, waiting for a video of our wait day in Kathmandu to upload… just 720p and 2 minutes long, but 103 MB will take an hour to get online, if it works at all! \u00a0My plan has been to edit and post video on the fly… I may need to rethink this. \u00a0I think the shop proprietor may have just cut off half the town’s net access in order to allow this upload! \u00a0Not a sustainable solution. \u00a0Methinks that video will need to happen when I return, though I suppose I might be able to squeeze a few uploads out from EBC… but no promises.<\/p>\n

Addendum 4-3-15: I worked for hours to get that video online, to no avail! \u00a0As you will see in subsequent posts, we are now in Pheriche, where there is better wifi. \u00a0Success!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All is well here in Namche Bazaar. \u00a0Today was\u00a0a rest day, rather than a move day\u00a0up to our next stop, because weather was not particularly favorable in the morning, and we wanted to ensure that everyone is in tip-top shape for the next hike, including me. \u00a0My sore throat has improved during the day, but … Continue reading Chillin’ in Namche<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":298,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-approach-trek","expedition-everest-2015"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nChillin' in Namche - OSM Adventures<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/2015\/04\/chillin-in-namche\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Chillin' in Namche - 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