{"id":409,"date":"2015-04-09T09:30:20","date_gmt":"2015-04-09T16:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/?p=409"},"modified":"2016-03-13T21:38:02","modified_gmt":"2016-03-14T04:38:02","slug":"road-to-pheriche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/2015\/04\/road-to-pheriche\/","title":{"rendered":"Road to Pheriche"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Well, I had a fine night\u2026 Apparently some others did not, because of one ornery dog that barked for about seven hours. Nonstop. No kidding. Thank you, earplugs!<\/p>\n<p>Up for breakfast at 7, then walking by 8 AM. We were very pleased to have fine conditions for our start, including blue skies and minimal breezes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-435\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC003771.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-435\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC003771-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The view from our room in Tengboche. This certainly gets us motivated to get up and get out of town. (Photo: Blake Penson)\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view from our room in Tengboche. This certainly gets us motivated to get up and get out of town. (Photo: Blake Penson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-411\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00411.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-411\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00411-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh start to the day, a good omen for our push to Pheriche.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh start to the day, a good omen for our push to Pheriche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-416\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00431_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-416\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00431_2-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Winds ripping off Lhotse.\" width=\"604\" height=\"910\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winds ripping off Lhotse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00412.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-412\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00412-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Our objective, clear and calm, towers above in the distance.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our objective, clear and calm, towers above in the distance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_417\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-417\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00432.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-417\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00432-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"The tea house looks quaint in this angle. The reality inside as a bit more austere.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tea house looks quaint in this angle. The reality inside as a bit more austere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-464\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00422.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-464\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00422-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"My duffel being loaded onto a yak. I think he is not happy about it....\" width=\"604\" height=\"910\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My duffel being loaded onto a yak. I think he is not happy about it&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_413\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-413\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00420.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-413\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00420-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"The monastery seems pleased by our departure.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The monastery seems pleased by our departure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-414\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00429.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-414\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00429-660x439.jpg\" alt=\"Two of our wonderful and enthusiastic sherpa team members.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00429-660x439.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00429-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00429-800x532.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two of our wonderful and enthusiastic sherpa team members.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-449\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02713.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-449\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02713-660x439.jpg\" alt=\"Team Awesome, Himalayan Chapter. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02713-660x439.jpg 660w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02713-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02713-800x532.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Team Awesome, Himalayan Chapter. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-450\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02714.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-450\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02714-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Pulling out of Tengboche. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pulling out of Tengboche. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">\u00a0The trail starts down, into rhododendron forests that shade the way from tha morning sun, meaning there was lots of ice and frozen mud, which made for slightly treacherous going. But, soon enough, the trail leveled out, then crossed the river, and began to climb again to our first stop: The home of Lama Geshi.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-418\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00434.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-418\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00434-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Rhododendron forests greet us as we descend from Tengboche to Rivendell and Deboche... after this, an ascent for the rest of the day.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rhododendron forests greet us as we descend from Tengboche to Rivendell and Deboche&#8230; after this, an ascent for the rest of the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-437\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC003871.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-437\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC003871-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Imja Khola River. (Photo: Blake Penson)\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Imja Khola River. (Photo: Blake Penson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-421\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00441_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-421\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00441_2-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Justin and the Imja Khola\" width=\"604\" height=\"910\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Justin and the Imja Khola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_419\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-419\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00438.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-419\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00438-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"This bridge across the Inja Khola river collapsed several years ago... an engineering failure that likely represents a huge loss of time and money where both are precious.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This bridge across the Imja Khola river collapsed several years ago&#8230; an engineering failure that likely represents a huge loss of time and money where both are precious.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-420\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00439_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-420\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00439_2-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"We will definitely find another way across....\" width=\"604\" height=\"910\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We will definitely find another way across&#8230;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-426\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00451_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-426\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00451_2-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Moving higher on the way to Pangboche.\" width=\"604\" height=\"910\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moving higher on the way to Pangboche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-427\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00453.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-427\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00453-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"The eyes are meant to represent those of the all-seeing Buddha.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The eyes are meant to represent those of the all-seeing Buddha.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-439\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC003961.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-439\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC003961-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"We pass through some sort of ceremonial gate... not sure what it signifies, but it's cool. (Photo: Blake Penson)\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We pass through some sort of ceremonial gate&#8230; not sure what it signifies, but it&#8217;s cool. (Photo: Blake Penson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_438\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-438\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00395.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-438\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00395-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A stupa watches over us from above the trail. (Photo: Blake Penson)\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A stupa watches over us from above the trail. (Photo: Blake Penson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-453\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02762.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-453\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02762-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A Stupa on the trail. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"910\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Stupa on the trail. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_452\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-452\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02749.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-452\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02749-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Ama Dablam. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ama Dablam. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-454\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02765.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-454\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02765-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Prayer flags in the Khumbu. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prayer flags in the Khumbu. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-441\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00399.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-441\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00399-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prayer stones adorn the trail to the home of Lama Geshi in Pangboche. (Photo: Blake Penson)\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prayer stones adorn the trail to the home of Lama Geshi in Pangboche. (Photo: Blake Penson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-440\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC003981.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-440\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC003981-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ama Dablam from Pangboche. (Photo: Blake Penson)\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ama Dablam from Pangboche. (Photo: Blake Penson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-428\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00460.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-428\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00460-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Prayer flags near Lama Geshi's home.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prayer flags near Lama Geshi&#8217;s home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-429\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00461.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-429\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00461-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Pangboche is a lovely village with plenty of evergreen trees.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pangboche is a lovely village with plenty of evergreen trees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">The Lama is a delightful septogenarian (we think) who fled Tibet in 1959. He lives in a modest home in the small hillside village of Pangboche. \u00a0We were ushered into his blessing room, where the sherpa team and then the guides and climbers received his permission and encouragement to climb the mountain. \u00a0Each of us received a silk prayer scarf and a thin red cord tied around our neck. \u00a0He asked us to bring a postcard to the summit and take a photo, then send it to him, which I will try to do. The scent of juniper smoke wafted through the room. \u00a0This was an important moment in the expedition, not only for me personally but because I saw firsthand how seriously the Sherpa took this ceremony. \u00a0They are taking a risk to help us achieve our dreams, and to support their families and their communities. It was a humbling moment for me (one among many), which\u00a0I will not forget.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-456\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02814.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-456\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02814-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Everyone awaits a turn for a personal blessing by the Lama. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Everyone awaits a turn for a personal blessing by the Lama. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-455\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-455\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02786-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"I receive a blessing of safe passage from Lama Geshi.  (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02786-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02786-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02786-660x439.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I receive a blessing of safe passage from Lama Geshi. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After the ceremony we walked a short distance farther to the tiny village of Somari (13,400 feet) for lunch, where were got great views of large vultures thermaling overhead (and roosting on the hill nearby), as well as more cute kids and puppies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-425\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00447.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-425\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00447-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Looking back at Tengboche from the trail near Pangboche.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking back at Tengboche from the trail near Pangboche.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The weather changed for the worse, as it seems to do often in the afternoon, and we got back in the saddle to make the trek to Pheriche. The terrain changed dramatically above treeline, with broad valleys, low scrub, a tundra-like quality. Weather closed in with graupel and winds, but my kit kept me plenty warm, and we made Pheriche in good time. This is a small village with some tea houses and not much more\u2026 our lodging at the Himalayan Hotel is pretty great, with a warm &amp; cozy dining area and decent WiFi (not decent enough to allow me to post video, but blogging is possible again!) There are yaks in the pastures, snow on the hills, and good times at the dinner table.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-442\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00400.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-442\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00400-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Andy leads us over the last hump before Pheriche. Graupel and wind encourage us to make haste! (Photo: Blake Penson)\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andy leads us over the last hump before Pheriche. Graupel and wind encourage us to make haste! (Photo: Blake Penson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-431\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00465_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-431\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00465_2-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Blake and Wayne thrive in this environment.\" width=\"604\" height=\"910\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blake and Wayne thrive in this environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-430\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00462.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-430\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00462-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Andy in the lead, let's get to Pheriche!\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andy in the lead, let&#8217;s get to Pheriche!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-443\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00403.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-443\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00403-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Feeling the chill at the end of the day's push. You can see Pheriche in the distance. (Photo: Blake Penson)\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Feeling the chill at the end of the day&#8217;s push. You can see Pheriche in the distance. (Photo: Blake Penson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-444\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00404.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-444\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC00404-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pheriche seems pretty bleak, but it is a welcome port in the storm. (Photo: Blake Penson)\" width=\"604\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pheriche seems pretty bleak, but it is a welcome port in the storm. 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Amazing work by IMG's porters and yaks.\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As usual, our duffels are already here. Amazing work by IMG&#8217;s porters and yaks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-457\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02815.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-457\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02815-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Kim grapples with narrow bandwidth. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kim grapples with narrow bandwidth. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-458\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02820.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-458\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02820-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"So does Siva... (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">So does Siva&#8230; (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02822.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-459\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02822-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"So does Kara.... (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">So does Kara&#8230;. (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-461\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02832.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-461\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02832-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"So does Wayne... (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">So does Wayne&#8230; (Photo: Justin Merle)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-462\" style=\"width: 604px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02833.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-462\" src=\"https:\/\/pottinger.net\/osm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DSC02833-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"And so does yours truly. (Photo: Justin Merle)\" width=\"604\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">And so does yours truly. 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