Day 10: Coming down: Gorek shep to Ortso

I decided not to go to kala pattar this morning, as did Louise one of the other girls. We had a little lie in till half 7 then got up for a quick breakfast then headed down hill. The first 3 hours were across the scree again, with a gradual

Incline down hill. Lou wasn't feeling so well so we took it fairly easy.

We stopped for a quick break at the little place we stayed with the amazing wifi then continued further down along side a frozen river and a frozen lake towards the Everest memorial. From there it was straight down hill to lunch and a well needed rest. That was 15 km done already. The others caught up with us as we were just leaving. Then we headed down via Pheriche in a cold and windy valley towards Ortso where we planned to spend the night. 

We were all exhausted today, and after a total of 24 km Walking downhill today and the effort and excitement of yesterday. 

I think today we all realised we just want a hot shower, clean clothes and a warm bed. We still 3 days away from our flight back to Kathmandu - land of the hot shower.