I asked the owner of this guest house where he learned English so well. He said he walked from Namche to a school higher up from here every day for 10 years. I asked how long it took to walk there and he said 45 minutes one way. He owns this camp and the one we stayed at last night. He actually rents that one from the monks. He used to be a guide for 20 years but bought this place and remodeled it a few seasons ago. I asked him about the porters and he said they get paid based on how heavy the load and how far it has to go. From Luka to the highest location takes about 4 days. He said they sleep in tea houses for the porters.
Ross was able to get out Lukla to Katmandu flight changed. Still two very tough hikes between us and Lukla. It rained a little this afternoon so that will help with the dust and grit on the trail tomorrow.
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