Pareshaya Gyab (Island Base Camp) 5150 m - Chhukung 4750 m
day 23 : 9 november 2003
  
  off to chhukung  
  our day's hike to Chhukung starts by backtracking towards the outlet of the Imja Tsho  
  
  
   
  porters'rest  
  even our strong porters need a rest every once in a while  
  
  
   
  yak caravan  
  the very established trail from Chhukung to Island Peak sees much more traffic than that from Ampulapcha, with yak caravans being a possible option  
  
  
   
  imja khola  
  just beyond the outlet from Imja Tsho, the infant Imja Khola meanders down  
  
  
   
  ridge walk  
  the trail to Chhukung follows the ridge top of the Lhoste Glacier lateral moraine  
  
  
   
  washing  
  with a good flowing stream nearby, Chhukung is an excellent stop to catch up on our laundry needs  
  
  
   
  picturesque  
  solid and liquid water intertwined in beautiful rhapsody  
  
  
   
  arrival  
  arriving at Chhukung... our first populated settlement since Khare some two weeks ago  
  
  
   
  individual body maintenance  
  a chance for the much needed personal maintenance  
  
  
   
  drying out  
  taking opportunity of the abundant water and good sunshine to do our laundry  
  
  
   
  1st beer  
  a happy David cerebrating with his very first beer in a long time  
  
  
   
  sharing  
  Germaine sharing the photos from David's camera with the owner of the lodge  
  
  
   
  dusk  
  the mist covering the surrounding peaks as the sun sets behind the mountains  
  
  
   
  warmth  
  the porters huddle around a campfire for warmth... it was still very cold here in Chhukung despite the lower altitude  
  
  
 

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