Itching to go

I am struggling with the jet lag and am awake most of the night, I am itching to get going as i feel i am just waiting and putting on weight which i am probably not as i walk miles each day and do not eat a huge amount
I met with the tour that came back to our hotel today, it was the team Mia was in so lots of tears when she walked in, They are a great bunch and i hope to have such a good team to be with,
I spent the morning walking around the town in the morning and went to swayambhu stupa commonly known as the monkey temple in the afternoon, The weather had improved and i awake to heavy mist which soon burned off to blue skies, It was hotter and more humid but nice,
The monkey temple is a 30-40 minute walk and then a couple of hundred steep steps to the top, All the way up the stairs are hawkers and they continue at the top along with some wonderful picture galleries and art shops, Time went fast and we had to quickly get back as everybody was meeting up in the evening for a farewell dinner, I was very fortunate enough to be invited along and we had great food and conversation, Two things come to mind when talking to people that have already done the trek is that it is extremely difficult with many feeling crap at some point and that the sherpas are awesome which i could tell over dinner,
At the end of the day i didnt get everything i wanted at the temple and will revisit tomorrow, Then back to pack ready for the off

You are never far from color and this was by the door of the hotel

 At the Monkey temple

 Probably more dogs than monkey's, They are everywhere

 Lots and lots of steps but well worth the effort

 Close to the top

 Old people carrying heavy loads is a humbling experience

 Storm clouds built up late afternoon, Great views over Kathmandu

 Safer than croosing the road, The monkey's use power cables

 Sifting through the crap for easy pickings

The internet continues to be a problem, When i fly into luckla i may be off line for some considerable time

Dave