Today, we complete the last leg of the trek – familiar territory in reverse – our first two days joined together into one long day. Setting out from Namche, we have approximately two hours descent through alpine forest, traversing back over the Hillary Bridge and other wire bridges as we zigzag back over the river before reaching the valley floor. We pass through Monjo in half the time it took a week ago, before slowing pace and encountering uphill on our way to Phakding where we stop for lunch. The air is warmer and humid lower down, making breathing easier. However, the toughest part of the day is to come – a slow, long ascent up to Lukla. Perhaps the toughest part of the route – these final hours. After three more hours of climbing (and some downhill), a familiar arch comes into view – where we posed for our first group photo 11 days ago. It’s an emotional moment – one of elation and celebration. We’ve made it – back to where we started – having conquered something unforgettable together. A final group photo before walking through Lukla’s small streets towards our Teahouse for the evening.