Usually a rest day we had a sleep in this morning and a relaxing wander around Namche. We also enjoyed a Lavazza latte... our first latte in a number of weeks... very exciting!
However, because we lost 2 days in the airport we set out for Khumjung, our next destination. On the way we visited the world’s highest 5 star hotel, The Everest View Hotel, for a hot chocolate, we also saw Nepal’s and possibly the world’s highest runway which predominantly services retrieval aircrafts. The highlights of the walk today were visiting the school at Khumjung that Sir Edmund Hiliary set up and then visiting Kunde Hospital which also was set up by Sir Edmund Hiliary and, as it receives no Government assistance, relies solely on donations to survive. The hospital mainly services the local communities but also helps any trekkers who require assistance. The hospital is staffed by 2 Nepali GP’s and 2 Health workers, has 2 clinic rooms, one of which doubles as a delivery room, a 2 bed short stay ward, and a 15 bed long stay ward.
Altitude: 3460m to 3790m.
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