Life Trove: Day 3 of Everest Hike: Acclimatisation day at Namche Bazaar

Our acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar was a well-deserved quieter day after the major climb from the day before. It was a strategic pause in our journey to allow our bodies to adjust to the increasing altitude and decreasing oxygen levels.

After a leisurely breakfast, we set out for our acclimatisation hike. After a relatively short but steep climb out of the town into the surrounding hills, and a walk along an enormous valley, we reached a vantage point that provided breathtaking panoramic views of snow capped Himalayan peaks. Ama Dablam's distinct pyramid-shaped summit, Lhotse's icy slopes, and the formidable Nuptse were all there, standing tall in their snowy glory. It was a mesmerising sight.

But the real star of the show was Everest, bathed in the light of the morning sun. It was an indescribable feeling to stand there, with the world's highest mountain right in front of us. The sense of accomplishment and the sheer beauty of the moment made it all worth it.

After taking in the views and snapping photos to capture the memory, we made our way onto a tea house called "Hotel Everest View" at 3880 metres for a refreshing drink which meant we had ascended a total of 430 metres that day.

We then descended to a nearby village called Khumjung (3,790 metres). Russell discovered there was a geocache in the village so took us all on a treasure hunt. We also stopped by a school, funded by the Hillary foundation that does a great deal of good in Nepal, and gave the kids high fives.

The rest of the day was spent exploring Namche Bazaar and relaxing. The highlight was apple pie and real coffee at a local bakery.