Thame 3820 m - Namche Bazaar 3450 m
day 35 : 21 november 2003
  
  rolwaling exit  
  Thame is the classical exit for treks through the Rolwaling Valley  
  
  
   
  crossing the chasm  
  the Bhote Koshi River cuts through the rocks forming a narrow chasm just south of Thame, a most spectacular sight to behold  
  
  
   
  @ theso  
  the Bhote Koshi Valley beyond Thame has many "year-round" settlements  
  
  
   
  burden  
  carrying a heavy burden along these mountainous trails is such a common daily affair  
  
  
   
  forest cover  
  after the settlement of Phurte (3390 m), the trail cuts through a pine forest  
  
  
   
  many mani  
  a large number of mani stones were found near the trail junction to Syangboche  
  
  
   
  namche  
  view of Namche Bazaar with Thamserku (6608 m) in the background  
  
  
   
  gompa  
  with a new coat of paint, the Namche gompa is most outstanding in the bright sunlight  
  
  
   
  getting into town  
  an easy day's trek, Susan leisurely strolling into town  
  
  
 

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