Where to today: Kathmandu --> Lukla (2,820m) --> Phakding (2,610m)
Where are we sleeping: Phakding (2,610m)
How do we get there: Small plane and foot
So we arrived at the airport again at 7:45am. I was hoping and praying every 10-20 minutes that we would get a flight to Lukla. Finally after waiting 3 hours we caught our flight to Lukla! I was so excited. Our trip was finally becoming a reality.
The plane trip and landing was not as scary as I thought. One of the managers at BT, Paul Hannell, was right when he said the landing is over quicker than you realise you're actually landing! I'm now scared about the departure back to Kathmandu. The airport strip is on a 30 to 40 degree angle, and very very short.
Lukla Airport landing strip
So we walked from the airport in Lukla to Phakding, which took around 4 hours walk. The whole way there were porters carrying bags, food, planks of wood, tables, cooking gear..the list goes on. It is truly another world up here. We saw 3-4 porters carrying 6 planks of wood. Damaru (our guide) said that each plank weighs at least 20kgs each. Do the math! 6 x 20kgs= 120kgs!
Porter carrying 120kgs
There was some beautiful scenery along the way. Absolutely breath taking. God is truly an amazing and talented author of creation.
After arriving at Phakding, and before dinner, Ben and I went to explore a bit. We came across a bridge over a beautiful river and took several photos.
Photo from the bridge
In Phakding
We also stopped to take a few photos with some local children. One of the boys was so cute, and cheekily asked Ben, "50 rupees??!!". Unfortunately we had no money on us.
Local Phakding children
Tomorrow we are off to Namche, which is approximately a 6 hour hike. We will see the boys tomorrow! FINALLY! Can't wait!
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