Things to Do the Day After the Big Climb to Namche Bazaar
Just after leaving our lodge in the middle of Namche we came upon this building which was like a boarding school. At least that is how we interpreted what our porter guide told us. I just love all the little shoes. And everything as neat as a pin.
We walked to the top of the Museum and Visitors Information Centre. My favourite part was the traditional house.
I loved the warm interior, the timber and the metal pots.
Up the top of the hill near the satellite tower the sculpture of Tenzing Norway and the sign underneath …
There was a great view from there but being the end of September we didn’t see it for the clouds which can still be an issue but what a dramatic scene they can make.
I love washing on line shots …
I love, love , love the yaks on the trail. This guy is patiently waiting to be moved on to wherever…
Namche Bazaar is also an opportunity for
- A sleep in
- Apple pie
- Souvenir shopping (on your return)
- Cafe wifi
- A huge variety of things in the little general store
- A place to buy the book you wish you had bought
- Buying something from a chemist
- Buying extra trekking gear that you wish you had now that you’re on the trail – gloves, an extra fleece etc
- Buying a buff (which were hard to find in Kathmandu)
- A daily film is shown in the afternoon about Everest
- Trekking above the town to Khumjung or Khunde. More about this in the next post.
The Year I Touched My Toes 
I especially love the pic of the washing.
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Hello. I was there in 1982. It hasn’t changed much.
Neil Scheinin
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Namche has been appealing to me since you first introduced this place to me. I can see why you love it Louise. That statue of Tenzing Norgay is an interesting colour and the sign is funny. It’s nice to read Neil’s comment that the town hasn’t changed much since ’82.
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Love the photos. I saw in pictures once before they have a fake Starbucks there too. Lol
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I love the ‘neat as a pin’ shots, and the ‘washing’ ones! I’ve brought a buff to all four of my Caminos, and never once wore one.
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I also love, love, love the yaks on the trail. Thank you for taking us with you on this amazing adventure, Louise.
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I understand there is a good bakery there which is already on the husband’s list of things to do! I am forwarding him your posts so he knows what he is in for!! 😉 Have a good day, Mel
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Hi Neil, You would notice a change in Phakding, I noticed the change there over five years and even in the last three years between treks. Lots of new lodges. Lots of building along the trail. Louise
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Hi Caroline, I love Namche we have been there six times now – two times per trek. Yes you might be able to get your husband this far. Because the drop thing isn’t too scary. I find it hard to think that anywhere hasn’t changed since the 80s. Louise
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Hi Boots, the Fake Starbucks is in Lukla where you start out from. Louise
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Oh we love them. Different climate, Louise
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My pleasure Heide. 🙂
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Haha. Thre are quite a few bakeries and little cafes. Keep on walking. Louise
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Oh that’s right. I totally forgot
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He will be VERY happy! 😉
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So atmospheric these photos. I love the colorful rooftops, the washing, the metal pots and the little shoes.
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Hi Julie, I love the little shoes too. Looking forward to some catch up blog reading in January.Louise
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