Khumbu – new viewpoints, Lungdhen and North Camp, Dec 2019
A dusk view from above Lungdhen (4,400m, left) and right/north, up the valley leading to Nangpa La
At the lodge of the singing Sanjay (far right), Lungdhen
In the lodge kitchen
Heading north from Lungdhen towards Nangpa La in poor, snowy conditions
Calling a halt at 4,600m to camp and wait for the snow to cease
Killing time with Chhongbi (left) and Pasang Pemba (centre)
Chhongbi asks if we would like another cup of tea
The snow continues all night
Next morning it is apparent that trying to go further would be dangerous, with the snow still falling and deepening
So we pack up and begin a descent that will take three times as long as the ascent
Snow plugging our way back to Lungdhen
A tea stop above Lungdhen
A tea stop above Lungdhen
Tempting to just stay put
But more snow plugging between us and Lungdhen
Lungdhen ahead
Ice crystals that formed on the inside of our teahouse window over night, Lungdhen > Lungdhen to Thame Teng
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