After a night's sleep, my vision was back to normal. Phew. Had a late start from Chukhung and stopped in Dingboche for wi-fi, bakery, and a chance for Ben to stash his climbing gear. Then down to Pangboche via lunch in Shomare (delicious tuna sandwich). Any little uphill stretch brought back yesterday's pain and breathlessness. Looking at Island Peak from Chukhung still made me feel incredulous that I was at its summit. I'm not nearly as sore as I feared I might be, but I took two Advil this morning just in case.
Said goodbye to Ang Nuru this morning as he was heading back up to Everest BC. Just Mingma and two porters accompanying us now. Whenever we arrive at a new teahouse, Mingma brings us hot tea and hot lemon. Later, he brings our room keys, our duffels already stashed in the rooms. Now that there are only three of us, we order off the menus. I have a craving for tuna but still don't have a huge appetite. Clearly, I am also dehydrated. It will be interesting to see how much weight I lost.
Staying at Highland Sherpa Resort—the usual spartan rooms, but a cozy dining room with a great view down the valley.
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| baby yak |
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| all the buildings are constructed of hand-chiseled stone |
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