The Not-So-Young and Restless - and still in Kathmandu

October 8th
We were not quite as excited as we headed for the airport this morning as we heard the rain hitting the tin roof all night and it still hadn't cleared as we maneouvered through the morning traffic to the airport. Check-in was comparatively easy today - perhaps because most people had given up hope. Our 9 a.m. flight was re-scheduled to leave by 10:30 which stretched out to noon by the time we received our boarding call. We boarded the bus, were driven to the airplane, but before we had a chance to get on the plane, Lukla airport was closed again and we were driven back to the terminal.
Another hour and another masala chai later, our flight was announced again. We were hustled onto the bus, driven to the plane and actually got on this time. As the plane was taxiing we got a call that the last plane was turning back and the Lukla airport was now closed for the day.
Shiva, our guide, who always looks at the brighter side, pointed out that we had at least made progress today. While it is a little disappointing, we knew beforehand that this is a common occurrence for Lukla.
They say third time lucky so we will keep our fingers crossed and try again tomorrow.