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day4, Ama Dablam, Lotse, Nuptse, Everest
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Day 4 – Namche Bazaar – Tengboche

12/04/2019

Onward upward we continued. In under 30 mins we were pleasantly surprised as Ama Dablam with its two ridges and ‘lonely hiker’ came into full view. In an instant we turned our heads to Everest with its white cap (called a banner cloud) and welcoming smile. Nuptse, in front, was still forming an impregnable fortress. Another beautiful sunny day and we quickly shed off our layers as our body heat increased. The hike to Tengboche was underway.

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by Fazel Mayet
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Peak, Namche Bazaar
Hiking

Day 2 – Phakding to Namche Bazaar

10/04/2019

Phakding (2626m) to Namche Bazaar (3370m)

The rhythm started – washup, change, pack up, breakfast, stretch and go. And, hopefully some writing too – battery and connectivity permitting. Day 1 was a smorgasbord of helter skelter rushing and running. But, that’s behind us. In the first few minutes of the hike the banner, courtesy of Bokkie, our group leader, who’s determined to take it to the top, would come out for a group pic. I’ve heard we’ve so far raised almost R80k for a worthy cause – school shoes for learners especially in rural areas.

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by Fazel Mayet
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