DB 70 Drops Down to Phunky Tenga

Friends, family & loved ones, This morning, we said goodbye to some of our teammates who took the early departure option. They flew back to Kathmandu via helicopter and were relaxing at the Yak & Yeti within the hour. The walk down valley from Dingboche this morning was wonderful- yaks ambling along the trail, trekkers and climbers walking slowly uphill and those of us who are on the return trip walking a bit faster with some more pep in our step.
We descended below treeline today and as we walked down the Tengboche hill, we saw the first of the rhododendrons blooming.
We’re staying tonight at a teahouse that sits on banks of the river. Afternoon activity: Sitting on the patio overlooking the river, listening to the sound of the rushing water and watching world walk by. Nice!
//alpineascentstrek.files.wordpress.com/2023/04/img_5598.jpeg?w=660" /> We had dinner in the teahouse’s private dining room and are about to settle into our rooms for the night, feeling refreshed. Tomorrow morning, we’re Namche bound! Thanks for following, Carole Tejas

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