Asia

Today's stage takes us from Phakding (2,640 metres) to Namche Bazaar (3,410 metres).

Way to Namche

It's 5am and it's finally stopped raining. What a night, let's keep our fingers crossed for the plane to leave.

Lukla airport

Today we visit Kathmandu's Durbar Square and the Thamel district.

Durbar Square

Doha's Hamad International Airport has undergone a major change since the 2022 World Cup.

Swayambhunath

We flew with Qatar Airways with a stopover in Doha.

Myanmar is a fascinating country, its ethnic and cultural diversity is impressive. More than a hundred ethnic groups live together among thousands of Buddhas, monasteries and golden stupas. The traditional life and the generosity and hospitality of its people intoxicate you. Although it is a country that is becoming more and more advanced, it has not lost its essence, the one that remains in your memory.

Day 1: Burgos - Madrid - Hong Kong

Day 2: Hong Kong - Yangon

Day 3: Yangon

Day 4: Bago

We're at Hong Kong airport, our flight is delayed. It should leave at 00.05 but it's 3 a.m. when we get on the plane.

The flight to Madrid is smooth. We have a coffee at the airport. We pick up the car in the parking lot and go home.

We have breakfast at the hostel listening to the songs of the children at school, it is a military march according to the owner.

We take a taxi and go to Ngahtatgyi Paya, free of charge. A huge Buddha welcomes us, sitting down, framed in carved wood. It's very impressive.

We had breakfast at the Hotel Popular, which was very good, as they take care of us.

A small truck picks us up and takes us to the bus stop, which is also run by the hotel.