Namche Bazar to ThameFriday, 10th March 2012
Loaded up and ready to go
Looking back down to Namche
Small group pose . . .
and on my own
Waiting for the Dzo team to pass - we always stand on the mountain side of the path
Some of the more colourful Mani stones
Looking up the valley . . .
and passing more Mani stones . . .
before we head into
a wooded section
There is quite a steep drop here
It has been cold in these parts
Building site . . .
where all the stones are shaped by hand
Discarded Mani Stones . . .
each one being covered by intricate carving
At the side of this tea shop . . .
dung for the fire has been stacked to dry
This used to be the type of accommodation that people lived in
One of our 'Boys' with his load
A pause at the Stupa . . .
gives time for photos up the valley . . .
and across to some frozen waterfalls . . .
in the rocks . . .
and crevices . . .
Time to sit in the sun . . .
and take in the view
The new monastery at Thomso . . .
has very ornate decoration - but it was locked
The old Monastery, or Nunnery is much smaller but more atmospheric
The Nuns were busy . . .
working on a 'clay production line' . . .
making plaques . . .
using two different designs . . .
which were left in the sun to dry
A pristine wall and staircase - all cut by hand!
Back at the tea house time for drinks . . .
before continuing on our way
One type of house we passed on the way . . .
but this one has its own satellite dish!
The views are always fantastic . . .
and the path makes for easy walking (or it would if it wasn't at about 12,000 feet!)
Yes, that's our path
But first we have to descend . . .
to cross over the bridge
Snow-capped peaks
Another Monastery . . .
with surrounding buildings . . .
above Thame
An evening view
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