I've always had mixed feelings about technology in the mountains, but since there is internet here at Namche Bazaar (the tourist hub of the Everest Region), I can't resist posting an update.
Alison and I have been having a blast here in the Everest Region of Nepal! Our trip started with a bumpy day-long bus ride to the town of Shivalaya. We've made friends with the handful of other westerners on the same hike, but it's mostly been just us, the countryside, and the locals. We stay in cozy guest houses every night and eat lots of momos (filled rolls), which we wash down with piping hot milk tea.
The scenery is amazing! It feels like something out of Lord of the Rings, and not just because I've been rereading the Hobbit. We see snow-capped mountains around every turn, and even the lower hills that we hike in have an amazing scale. It seems like miles to the bottom of these valleys!
The long skirt I've been hiking in also adds to the feeling of being in Middle Earth. I read somewhere that traditional local garb is comfy for hiking in and, of course, I couldn't resist! Since most Nepali women wear skirts, I blend in pretty well.
After our week in a less touristy area, it's a bit of a shock to be a short hike from the airport and suddenly see bakeries and an authorized Mountain Hardwear store. Woah! Civilization! But we're going to have to get used to it. Our road leads to Everest Base Camp and there will be lots of tourists there. If the weather stays clear, we'll also head for Gokyo. It's been beautiful so far and I'm hoping it will only get better!
This internet cafe charges by the hour, so that's all for now! We'll be in Namche for the next day or so, but after that we probably won't have much internet.
Alison and I have been having a blast here in the Everest Region of Nepal! Our trip started with a bumpy day-long bus ride to the town of Shivalaya. We've made friends with the handful of other westerners on the same hike, but it's mostly been just us, the countryside, and the locals. We stay in cozy guest houses every night and eat lots of momos (filled rolls), which we wash down with piping hot milk tea.
The scenery is amazing! It feels like something out of Lord of the Rings, and not just because I've been rereading the Hobbit. We see snow-capped mountains around every turn, and even the lower hills that we hike in have an amazing scale. It seems like miles to the bottom of these valleys!
The long skirt I've been hiking in also adds to the feeling of being in Middle Earth. I read somewhere that traditional local garb is comfy for hiking in and, of course, I couldn't resist! Since most Nepali women wear skirts, I blend in pretty well.
After our week in a less touristy area, it's a bit of a shock to be a short hike from the airport and suddenly see bakeries and an authorized Mountain Hardwear store. Woah! Civilization! But we're going to have to get used to it. Our road leads to Everest Base Camp and there will be lots of tourists there. If the weather stays clear, we'll also head for Gokyo. It's been beautiful so far and I'm hoping it will only get better!
This internet cafe charges by the hour, so that's all for now! We'll be in Namche for the next day or so, but after that we probably won't have much internet.
Hah, flashbacks. I didn't know about this blog before, why?
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Glad you girls are loving Nepal! Everest BC is usually described as "crowded" and "dirty." Thanks for posting!
Joe