Now the journey has taken us deep into the heart of StewGer habitat. Airport security was a little dubious in exactly what was being searched for when hands patted down parts which it was hard to determine how a dangerous device could be pack in those regions!!!!! We've all subsequently put in job applications for security positions with the Nepalese airport police. Flying a seriously dodgey route slotting between the tightly layered cloud with the odd mountain goat appearing above us. The landing at Lukla, an airstrip which holds any winter Olympic ski jumper to shame, can only be experienced in the flesh. The arrival was necessarily firm as the rock face at the end gives a little urgency to stop in time. 6 hours of trekking through some of the most amazing scenery over vast swing bridges, all the while avoiding yak trains and German tourists. Although Al with his day trekking attire was nick named Gunther for his Teutonic appearance.
Finally at the Guest House in Monjo despite continuous searching no further sightings of the beast were confirmed. More to follow.