One perfect day part 1

The grey soup swirling around the valley tops the previous day has disappeared, revealing mountainous giants gleaming white and black against a cloudless bluer than blue sky. The valley floor, still in shadow is brisk and fresh and crisp. From Jamphute towards Namche the path undulates following the Dudh Koshi (Milk river) that drains the melt from most of the Everest region. Pine forests, rhododendrons, a few cherry blossoms and porters carrying HUGE loads punctuate the walk. Crossing the river on a ridiculously high suspension bridge signals the start of the steep climb into Namche.