As we climb higher, the nights are much colder. Luckily, the sleeping bags that were provided for us were nice and toasty. Immediately after opening my eyes, I threw open the curtains and gazed out the window for the most picturesque view of Mount Everest surrounded by the tallest peaks in the world. The view stayed clear, …
It was a rough night that was filled with constantly being jolted awake by dogs barking just outside our window. I also felt nauseous at points during the night and had a slight headache. I knew these were common symptoms associated with being at altitude so our lovely trekking mate, who happens to be in …
Breakfast this morning was amazing! I had a veggie omelet which serves as a way to consume some protein seeing as eating meat can be a bit sketchy in the mountains. Any meat served at the teahouses is brought in from Kathmandu meaning the higher up in elevation you climb, the longer the meat has …
The most dangerous airport in the world. The plane ride was relatively smooth and very clear once we got outside the city of Kathmandu. As we approached Lukla, snow-capped mountains lined the horizon. Make sure to sit on the left side of the plane for the best views! Descending into Lukla you could see the …
Arriving in Nepal I’m going to pick up my adventure when we arrive in Nepal. I typically enjoy long-haul flights because I tend to choose a seat towards the back of the plane where no one else seems to want to sit. I then usually have my pick of seats once the plane is at cruising altitude …