Three Passes Trek Nepal Day 5: Phortse — Dingboche
<p>As I wake up just before 7:00 am, the sun is already shining. I pack my backpack and have Tibetan Bread with tea for breakfast in a very cold room. I need to move — the cold penetrates every fiber of my clothing. After Tashi Lama shows me a photo of Ueli Steck’s memorial so that I can find it on the way to Thugla, I start my journey. Today’s stage leads from Phortse via Pangboche to Dingboche. The trail is again stunningly beautiful, a high-altitude path taking me high above the valley with a view of Ama Dablam, Mount Everest, Lhotse, all the way to the small village of Pangboche. I enjoy the sun, the view, and the tranquility. Occasionally, eagles circle above me. At the entrance of Pangboche, I pass by a small lodge where a four-year-old girl speaks to me in English. The mother joins, offering me breakfast on the terrace. Although I’ve already had breakfast, the lively little girl convinces me to sit for a cup of Masala tea. One might call it a good strategy for luring trekkers into the lodge. Now I’m enjoying a warming cup of tea with a view of Ama Dablam and Lhotse and playing with the little girl named Sinsinbansi Sherpa. She playfully uses…</p>
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