Went to sleep with torrential rain, woke up to snow and strong winds. Gonna be a long day trekking up!

Back here after such a long time. This is such a difficult place to get to but so worth it. Tucked in a lodge for an evening of food, music, UNO and rest with other trekkers from all over the world. Legs feel like noodles but I’m good!

4 hours more straight up into Everest region

So weary now in super cold rooms at night with hot water bottles in our sleeping bags for heat and hats on our heads for sleep. Hot water is a valued commodity and we found a shower! The room was cold but sun was out so it was a banner day. Squeaky clean!

It was a relatively easy day with brief steep areas but stunning vistas and an overall easy trek. I needed today, my legs and back are feeling the miles.

woke up to a view that no words can adequately describe. Headed out early to clear skies. Things change from here.