at Lukla (Pasang Lhamu memorial gate)

☆.........Today started early with a departure from our lovely hotel in Kathmandu at 6am. The destination? The Kathmandu airport and from there on towards Lukla airport high up in the Himalayan mountains!

After slight delay (which is to be considered quite lucky for this route) we finally made it! As it turned out there were few more departures after us, and everything else after that got canceled for the day...

   After a hot cup of tea at a teahouse with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains, we headed out from Lukla. Officially taking our first steps on our trek towards Everest base camp.

After a few hours we made it to our destination for today; Phakding. And not long after we got inside our lodging, the rain started with full force. We were hoping to explore a bit of the surroundings together, but with the weather as it is, we opted for a nice cup of ginger tea inside instead. Hopefully it will be all cleared up until tomorrow! For now though, we're enjoying the coziness of sitting in the dining area of the teahouse. Listening to other hikers talking, playing cards, and having a good time together. And soon it's time for dinner! Can't wait!!