19 April 1986

Day 2 of the Everest trek from Jiri. Reached the village of Kenja and waited an hour for lunch of dahl bhat. Used my telephoto lens to capture some of the locals including this one.

Took off at 2.30pm heading straight up the first part of the Lamjura Pass. An ascent of 950 metres from 1,630m altitude to 2,575m at Sete.

Less sherpas and porters on the trail today. A number of trekkers coming back including Alain! Last saw him in Singapore [February]. He gave me the usual run down on all the best places to stay and eat at and good advice on the route. His 23rd day, a great trek.

Another 20 minutes and arrived at Sete, the site of a defunct monastery. Staying at the Sagamartha Lodge – as recommended.