Three Passes Trek Day 26

Three Passes Trek Day 26 - Namche to Lukla. Phew, what an exhausting day. We knew it would be a long, tough one trekking the entire NB to Lukla part of the trek in one day. To make it a bit easier, we lined up a porter to carry most of the gear,but unfortunately he didn't show up, so we had to carry it ourselves. Fortunately we had already lightened up a few kilos by leaving behind stuff we no longer needed, but a bit difficult with my shoulder injury returning. The first two hours were again amazingly beautiful, the most glorious time of the day and no other Trekkers on the path, and mainly descending. After an extended first Leg (3hours) we stopped for breakfast at a small cafe between Bengkar and Pakding where they cooked us a muesli porridge and a hot cup of tea. From there onwards it was very up and down with more up than down. On and on it went, in total the longest day jof the trek so far. A final ascent that seemed to last forever, then finally Lukla, an oasis of hotels, cafes,etc, where they don't yet have the wheel, but have an airport. Despite its hardships it was an amazingly scenic day, trekking past tall trees, alongside wild rivers,dramatic suspension bridge crossings and of course the ever present mountains. Fitting end to an epic journey. Sore legs, good memories.