Everest day 7 – Tangboche to Pheriche

Just when I thought the day had ended I experienced the most fantastic moonlight view. This was followed up by what many commented as some of the best views of Everest they’d ever seen.

During cards last night someone came inside and told us that the clouds were clearing and the mountains could be seen in the moon light. The view was good and we hoped it would become clearer by bedtime.

We weren’t dissapointed and I brushed my teeth to a spectacular view down the valley. Ama Dablam, a beautiful mountain, lay to the right with Lhotse and Everest straight ahead. All had a crisp outline created by moon lit faces and set against the stars.

Abu Dablam and Everest in the moonlight

As I went to bed I thought that if his were to be the best view I’d get I’ll be happy.

Sleep was never going to be easy on the narrow hard wood beds but I wasn’t expecting to be woken by a prayer gong in the early hours.

Getting up earlier than usual, as did almost everyone, I ventured outside and was taken aback by the views. Essentially the same as last night, there wasn’t a cloud to block the view of the mountains. Woody said this was the best view he’d ever had of Everest. It really was a sight to behold and many a photo was taken!

The posse in front of Everest and Abu Dablam

The day’s trek started in glorious sunshine and we enjoyed the views up and down the valley. At points we could see places we’d stopped or crossed the river on previous days.

Tea break was had at Pangboche and I lapped up the sun. It wasn’t long before we arrived at Shomare for lunch. We had now broken the 4k altitude mark.

By the time we set off for the final leg the wind had picked up and a few spots of rain fell. As we entered the windey valley the lack of trees was noticable.

Pheriche lay in a glacial valley and we approached via the river. Our accomodation as far better than expected. We were also sharing it with a group of Koreans who are on an expedition to summit Lhotse. We’ve been crossing paths on the trail for a few days and this evening swapped signed items and stickers. I have to say their leader got the short end of the deal as Woody swapped used, and smelly, signed shirt for a brand new one of theirs.

Nepalese words of the day:
Jamjam – lets go