Hanging bridges of the Khumbu Valley We are crossing one of the five steel hanging bridges over the Dudh Kosi river en route from Namche to Lukla. It’s about ten metres above the raging glacial waters below and swaying haphazardly in the wind. I take my time crossing, conscious that …
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How To Tame A Yak On Everest Base Camp Trek Day Ten
Yak attack Daisy and Kat cautiously inch their way up the dusty Himalayan track, nervously eying the yak which has taken a sudden interest in them. Roused from munching happily on the grass verge above by the sound of chattering voices it is now stalking them. It plods slowly up …
Read More »Coming Down From An High – Everest Base Camp Trek Day Nine
Yak caravan We are wedged into the side of the mountain giving the yak train a wide berth. It’s a caravan of yaks that herds trekkers’ bags from village to village throughout the Himalayas. Fair warning is the sound of their bells gently tinkling and warning you of their arrival. …
Read More »Is This What Dreams Are Made Of? Everest Base Camp Trek Day Eight
Tears well up in my eyes, my throat feels constricted and I’m struggling to catch my breath. I feel like I’m about to have a panic attack and I’ve barely been walking five minutes. I turn to the guide sobbing and am ushered on to a rock to catch my …
Read More »How Difficult Can It Be? Everest Base Camp Trek Day Seven
Altitude sickness on Everest Base Camp trek day seven You’d think rolling up a sleeping bag and stuffing it into its bag would be easy, right? WRONG! At 4,400m it is a chore and a half. I’m knelt on the bed coaxing the damn day thing into its bag. Once …
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