It is really tough knowing that for the 4th day running you can't wash yourself as the ice cold temperatures effectively freeze all working taps and sometimes toilets !
With Monika on the recovery we headed down from 4,600 metres through Pherige across frozen streams of ice where Monija's first slip for the day succeeded in giving her a chilly rear end !
Again sun ( nearly 10 c) , again magic scenery as we made our way to Pangboche taking pity on the late season trekkers ascending knowing full well what was in store for them !
An urgent toilet call for self at our lunch restaurant uncovered about the worst toilet in the world - a simple hole in the ground and a bucketful of leaves to cover your doings with no water to wash your hands ..maybe that's what the leaves were for !
We listended to oiur guides rendition of a few western songs before heading down to the river where Monika took her 2nd fall for the day in slippery dusty soil - no damage done fortunately !?
Our last section was an extrremely tough climb to Tenboche the village with the famous Buddhist Monastery perched on top of a hill with views of Everest & co.
Most major climbing expeditions pass through Tenboche to recieve blessings prioir to their climb !
Finally a guest house with a working tap and a western toilet - luxury as the body gets weary after so many days on the trail !
Michael -
My kingdom for a wash ! The use of baby wipes in lieu of a shower is getting a bit much !
Was nice to breathe again after descending to 3,800 metres a drop of nearly 1,600 metres in 2 days !
Splashed out and went for the pizza menu option after so many days of sherpa (vegetable) stew ;
Monika -
I have mixed feelings - excited to descend but still disappointed at not making EBC !
Spent a lot of time on my backside with the two spills mentioned above - ths 3rd though to finish the day was equally as funny when I fell back down the steep guest house stairs landing softly thank goodness, on the blanket I was carrying !
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