18 April Khari La to Karshung (Camp 3 - 3500m/11375ft)

Up at 0545 to admire the view ..... and a Camera Club meeting! Tea, wash and breakfast out of the way, we were heading up the ridge path in glorious sunshine to Camp 3.
(photo:  Early morning mountains, I think Khatang-6853m, left, Nupla-5885, right)
Early morning mountains
Today was a short walking day, so after a pleasant relaxing ‘stroll’ we arrived at the camp at 1130. The rest of the day was free to relax, and as it was sunny, Katja, Scotty and I took in a few ‘rays’ after lunch. I only lasted about 40 minutes though, as the sun was strong and I wanted to avoid any possibility of getting sunburn or sunstroke .... too much at stake.
(photo:  On the way to next camp, Sherpa guide, Lucci and Brian)
On the way to next camp, Sherpa guide, Lucci and Brian
The remainder of the day was in the shade of my tent or the mess tent.
(photo:  Camp 3)
Camp 3
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