Today we left Namache for lower ground. We hiked for about 4 hours to Phakding and made a quick side trip up to the monastery to say hi to the kids. They were very excited to see Zach and Alex! Today was the day for all monks in all monasteries to shave their heads. It is symbolic fora longer life. So, Alex and Zach are now sporting a new look! Zach describes Alex as looking very much like the next Airbender...he actually looks very good! The young monks had a great time watching Pasang shave all that hair off. Lots of laughing and giggles! Now we are a day away from Lukla and hoping the weather improves. Currently flights have been cancelled the last few days for weather, so we'll see...
Side note: in Lukla now with sunshine and clear skies! Should be in Kathmandu in a day or two.
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