Check out this video. What strikes me is the dichotomy between the availability of solar power, satellites, the Internet and pizza and the poverty that the people are living in. Very striking. What must it be like to live in the Khumbu region all the time and not just for a 21-day trek? Especially when you know there is another world out there.
I feel so lucky to have been born into the life I have, even with its challenges. I try not to dwell on the negative, but I’m human and I’ve been known to have a pity party now and then. The next time I feel one coming on, I’m going to think what it would be like to be me born in Nepal instead of Louisville. That is bound to give me some perspective.
Sometimes I lose my cool about things that really don’t matter. For example, right now I’m going through a phase of being sick and tired of hearing about the “first woman” to do whatever. We are all just people. Enough. When will this end? Or rather, when will I stop reacting to this news negatively? Next time I hear this, I’ll remember that for each “first woman” we’re one step closer to never hearing this again.
Listen carefully to the description of the trek from Lukla to Namche Bazaar. Quite frankly, I am speechless watching this video. I think reality may be starting to sink in. This is going to be an amazing journey, but very hard on many levels. You’ll see what I mean soon enough.
Training Summary
Physical Activity: Nada Why not? Nutrition: Pretty good Healthy breakfast and dinner. But, forgot to bring lunch to work. Hydration: 32 oz. Totally thirsty all day and didn’t think of drinking more water. Oh my! Sleep: 8 hours Slept through the “emergency” alarm this morning.