Tuesday, April 5, 2011

12,800 ft

This morning we had breakfast at 7:30 am, then climbed back uphill to the Tengboche Monastery. Located at an altitude of almost 12,800 ft and surrounded by high mountains, the monastery is a beautiful place.  Luckily, we got inside for a quick visit.  The inside is stunningly beautiful, and some of us went back several hours later for the afternoon prayer.  The rest of the day went quietly, and at about 5 pm it started snowing again.  Tomorrow morning we'll be leaving for the village of Pheriche.  This should take another 6 to 7 hrs, and we will then be above 14,200 ft.  And at this elevation things usually start to get interesting...




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