Acclimating at The Hotel Everest View

How civilized. Lemon ginger tea with Mount Everest behind me.
How civilized. Lemon ginger tea with Mount Everest behind me.

Post written December 21: I started the day with porridge. I figured that after the horrible stomach bug, I should eat something bland but full of energy. Thankfully it did not upset my stomach again, as we had a 400 metre climb to the Hotel Everest View.

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Five Strikes to Namche Bazaar

Entering Namche Bazaar. It may not be evident, but I wasn't not doing well.
Entering Namche Bazaar. It may not be evident, but I wasn’t doing well.

Post written December 20: Last night was a crazy cold night. During my correspondence with Chattra at Nepal Eco Adentures, he mentioned that you may be hiking in 15 degree Celsius weather, but sleeping in -20 degrees. And sure enough, even with my baselayer, cross country ski pants, wool socks, baselayer top, fleece top, downjacket, sleeping bag fleece liner, and warm sleeping bag, I was cold. Damned cold.

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