Today we had a later start. Morning tea was at 7am, so we had a leisurely morning. After a usual breakfast for me, chapati with jam and a cheese omelette, we were back on the trail towards Lobuche. It is bright and sunny this morning! Unfortunately for some, the rescue helicopters have been pretty active already, bringing altitude sick people down the mountain. Fortunately, we are all fit and healthy thus far in this group. We had a great hike to Dugla for tea and lunch. After lunch, we stopped off at chorten hill, where there were multiple manis, chortens, and memorials of deceased Everest climbers, to include American Scott Fischer. There were several picture opportunities as the views were spectacular.
The hike before and after lunch was moderately strenuous for most, so we took our time at this elevation and reached Lobuche (16,200 ft.) at about 4pm. After a brief rest and some lemon tea (my new favorite altitude drink), we went on a short hike above Lobuche. There were great views of many peaks, to include Lobuche, Nuptse, Pumori, and the backside of Ama Dablam. After the hike, we had a great round table CME discussion about avalanches. Dinner for me was french fries with eggs. Wongchu says no meat the rest of the way up. His rule of thumb is “you looking at river, meat is ok, you looking at mountain, no meat!”
For those of you medical people, my Sp02 at this elevation is 92%. Many people are in the mid-80s. Wongchu’s was 83%, which proves that Sp02 at this elevation means very little, since he is kicking my butt up this mountain! Tomorrow we are off to Gorakshep and Kala Patthar!
Another Great day in the Khumbu!
CORY EXPLORES 
Truly incredible. Experience. Story. Photos. Wow!!
It does not surprise me that your SpO2 levels are high being that you are part Yeti. I think the dilution of your genes by your ‘normal’ sized ancestors can describe in part Wongchu’s superior moutaneering skills and stamina. Breathe deeply, my Brother.
Yours, Sasquatch
Just read a great article in Out!side magazine about those rescue helicopters. You may end up meeting some of the people I was reading about! What an amazing experience you are having!
You’re looking great, honey, and you would be surprised how many fans you have following you’re incredible stories and photos back here! We are all enchanted. Mom
Fantastic photos man, keep them coming.
Yetis are known to have a higher oxygen level in their blood, hee:). Trek on!
Great writing and photo’s. Keep on Treking.
Nice poles Cory-badger! Miss ya at work and so do the girls
Pictures coming through very nicely. Glad you are able to handle the altitude and that the trek is going so well. You may be hungry enough for meat after the trek to eat some yak! Dad