VIRTUAL 360 Everest Trek Part 09 Okey In Dingboche
Join our virtual trek to the south side of Mount Everest and the top of Kala Patthar, in immersive 360 VR video, with this limited series from Jon Miller and The Rest of Everest! In Part 09 we have a relaxing rest day in Dingboche and then set out for the next village of Lobuche and the final stretch of our trek up towards Everest.
View the playlist of this VR trek! • 360 VR Trek
Dingboche was more comfortable than I could have possibly imagined. Back in 2009, the last time I visited this small village, the amenities were far more spartan than they are now. It was a delight to spend 2 nights in Dingboche, nap during the day and refuel with a cappuccino and fresh-baked goods from a lovely cafe just down the trail from our lodge! Dawa was also able to purchase a nice pair of knockoff sunglasses (with a brand name of "OKEY") as he had lost his a few days back and the sun gets stronger and stronger the higher we go.
With the last of our rest on this trek complete, we headed up towards lunch at the small collection of buildings known as Thukla. Along the way, we passed the area where our 2009 team of guides spelled out "HAPPY B-DAY MAGAN" in stones on the hillside. That was such a wonderful memory that I was eager to see if it was still there 10 and a half years later. No matter what it will live in my memory forever.
Jon Miller
September 27, 2020
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Thanks for watching. If you’re new to The Rest of Everest, please consider checking out Episode 000 to see what this series is about and how it all started almost 20 years ago. • Episode 000 Introduction
If you’re based in Colorado, consider checking out Dawa’s Fort Collins restaurant, The Himalayan Bistro https://himalayanbistro.com