Lukla to Jorsale, December 2023
Cathy meets Pasang C about 2 hours into our walk to Jorsale. A happy occasion in itself, but even nicer when his horse Goku takes our packs - Hero One and Hero Two
How to make your own pack look like a joke
At Benkar. This natural flat area is being made in to a swimming pool
At the south end of Monjo
The long anticipated meeting between Cathy and Nima did not dissappoint
Enjoying a delicious meal prepared by Pasang C (2nd from left) and his helpers (in front)
Dhal bhat as served at the Tibert Lodge and Restaurant, Jorsale - highly recommended
Pasang C arranged this welcome cake for us as well. Too big to finish that night, but making for a great accompaniment with coffee at breakfast next morning
Pasang C showed us an ancient Buddhist meditation site above Jorsale
Behind the meditation structure is a large cave
In the sunny courtyard at Tibet Lodge and Restaurant enjoying some Nima chai with Nima and Pasang D
Cathy and I with two of the stars in my book - Pasang D (Dorje, left - Dad) and Pasang C (Chhuldin, son)
Pasang D and Padu inside the northern gateway to Monjo
Inside Pasang C and Nima's one room home at Monjo - a place I've enjoyed many happy times
Enjoying the very special moments that all four of us could finally share together
Magic!
Cathy enjoys a tour of Pasang and Nima's vege garden
More Nima chai in their garden, with Jambo (left) and Padu (right)
Back at Tibet Lodge and Restaurant Pasang C gives Cathy a dhal bhat cooking lesson
Delicious!
Pasang C showed me a waterfall up behind Jorsale on the true right bank of the Dudh Koshi that provides a water source for the village
Pasang D giving us a guided tour of upper Monjo, which is quite a bit larger than I'd imagined
A small gompa and bottled water plant
A local checks me out
Inside the main room beside the small gompa
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