We are taking this opportunity to blog again since it might be a while... we are still in Namche today, and we walked through the baazar where the tibetan traders bring their goods and boy were we surprised... cheap Chinese sneakers and North face knock off gear... not Tibetan goods at all!
I did buy woolen knit long socks and a hat and another balaclava today, we are thinking it is going to be very cold up in Gyoko valley and across Cho La Pass before we get to the Khumbu valley we will have about 4-5 nights camping at around or just under 5000 meters.
I am feeling better today after resting this morning. I have sinus issues that I hope does not blow up into an infection or bronchitis... too early to take those antibiotics yet... but bought lots of throat losenges in Namche because I've gone through allot of what I've brought already and this is the last large town/village so we don't know what we will find beyond or what price it will be! But, we did find Pringles for 180 rupees today (approx. $2). Many other places wanted 300 rupees... oh, and more toilet paper, essential stuff!
Brian did go on the acclimitization hike this morning to the Everest view hotel with views of Everest, Nupse and full face of Ama Dablam. I slept since I didn't sleep much last night but much better after taking decongestants this morning. I accidentally left my Tylenol cold pills in my bag in Kathmandu... yet another mistake (first was not bringing my thicker Thermarest pad or down booties!). Oh, just the lessons for next time! :)
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