And now we get on to some of the walking... Which was fantastic! Highly recommended as a travel destination for anyone considering overseas walking (or trekking, as they call it). We were lucky in our timing, right at the start of the Nepali Winter. Clear skies, not too cold overnight, and we didn't have to fight hordes of other trekkers for the pleasure. We did unfortunately have to spend 6 days waiting for our plane out... But you can't win them all!
The view from the Lukla hospital, which I had cause to visit after falling over on my face on our first day. Not a bad view to placate someone as they have their wound cleaned and stitched (with local anaesthetic if you're lucky...)
Crossing the Dudh Kosi river to arrive in Phakding, often the first stop on the itinerary. We made it on our second day, and decided to press on given the mishaps of the previous day.
A suspension bridge crosses a tributary of the Dudh Kosi, prior to the commencement of the sustained climb to Namche Bazaar.
The final ascent into Namche. Sore legs all around the next day.
While not what it was originally designed for, the Shyangboche Airport is still used for transport in some capacity.
From left to right, Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam preside over the trail as it ascends from Namche.