-Porridge + fruit for breakfast. Exchanged the Nietzsche book for Into The Wild.
-Hiked up to Sherwikhangba Center. Saw the Sherpa Culture Museum and Photo Gallery, with artifacts and information about Sherpa life and festivals. Then saw the Everest Documentation Centre, with maps, articles, and photos of all the Sherpas who have summited Everest. Watched a slideshow by Lhakpa Sonam Sherpa.
-Hiked up to the old airport landing strip (Shyangboche), w/great views of Namche. 1st view of Ama Dablam mountain.
-Hiked down to Khumjung (3780m), past the Hillary School to Khumbila Garden Lodge for excellent momos.
-Saw 3 yaks; my sherpa set 1 of them straight.
-Hiked up to Mong La(3975m) to Snowland View Lodge. Fixed Lakpa's sunglasses. Took a very hot shower in an outdoor box, which was very cold. (200 rupees)
-Walked to viewpoint to see Tengboche and the monastery.
-After relaxing, the clouds cleared, and I got a great view of Thamserku, Kangtega, and Ama Dablam.
-Had Dal Bhat w/curry for dinner.
-Talked to English lady about her 2 trips to Sagarmatha NP.
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