Day 6- Debuche to Dingboche (14,300 ft.)

"No matter what is going on Never give up, Develop the heart.
Too much energy in your country is spent developing the mind instead of the heart, develop the heart. Be compassionate not just to your friends but to everyone. Be compassionate. Work for peace in your heart and in the world, work for peace. And I say it again, NEVER GIVER UP, No matter what is happening, no matter what is going on around you, NEVERT GIVE UP!"
- His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama

I read this quote in our Tea House in Namche Bazzar and it really moved me, enough to share it with you This country is a unique one. The people are as friendly as you could ever ask for and not a person goes by without the greeting NAMESTE being offered to you. You cant help but enjoy the vibe here, its unlike any I have ever known. Remember to set high goals for yourself and pursue them with excitement and heart. You can do it!

Today's trek started off with a climb using what is known as the upper trail. We p[assed through several Chorens and Mani walls and small villages. We stopped for a brief lunch with a fantastic close up view of Ama-Dablam. Todays trek was challenging but I would say moderate as compared to the others we have experienced. As we reached the confluence of the Lobusche River, we descended toward the river itself and began the last and steepest climb of the day up to Dingboche. On the climb we exceeded 13,00 feet. Our guides were constantly asking if we were o.k. One of our party was experiencing some stomach

problems and the other felt ver y tired. All a result of exhaustion and probably the unique food we have been eating. I have found it safe to stick to fried eggs and toast! I am doing just great and in fact today felt more energy than ever before.

We are staying in a small teahouse called the Family Inn. The rooms are about 8 ft by 8 ft with one light and two beds. One bathroom is down the hall that you must pour a scoop full of water in one you are finished. You cannot throw your toilet tissues in the toilet but to the side in a container that is emptied periodically. Dinner tonight is at 5:30. Due to the altitude we were told not to sleep during the day and, if possible hike higher as our bodies adjust to the high altitude (approximately 13,000+ ft.)

Tomorrow, we start on a climb to Lobuche at 16,207 ft. but the shortest trek of the climb. As always... NAMESTE!