Day 7

Day 7 – Vincent and Carlo

With several SBer’s feeling unwell, today’s plans were slightly modified. For medical reasons a few of us remained at Phakding for another day whilst the majority proceeded to Monjo, 4 hours away, from Namche Bazaar, our originally planned destination for today.

Setting out at around 10 am, the group walked over hills and ridges, along rivers and crossed Indiana-Jones-esque bridges. On our way we were overwhelmed by breath-taking snow covered peaks and the stunning beauty of it all. After 4 hours of trekking we finally arrived at our campsite in Monjo, and immediately we had lunch with the idyllic Nepali landscape as background. Lunch was tomato, onions and cheese sandwich served with curry potatoes and French beans.

Following lunch was free time. Whilst all the staff lay on the lawn enjoying the sun, we students engaged in a massive card game together. The remainder of the day ensued with tea and biscuits and then dinner, consisting of spaghetti and excellent dumplings.

For those who stayed behind in Phakding, the day began with a tough walk to the breakfast table. Afterwards the ground headed to the lodge to rest. Unfortunately this small group enlarged as another SB member had to turn back in the middle of the trek to Monjo. There was only one aim for them: to rest, heal, and be able to move on to Namche Bazaar the day after.