Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatch
October 11, 2008 – Captured Memories as the Group Treks to Namche
Everyone is happy that they have finally made it to Lukla
Mitchell walks clockwise around the Mani Walls. Mani Walls are made up of stones that are placed together along the trail and are offerings to the deceased
Jerome twirls the prayer wheels. The wheels depict Tibetan Buddhist prayers, mantras and symbols. According to tradition, spinning the wheel is similar to reciting the prayers outloud
Sharon takes a little break along the Dudh Kosi River
Daniel takes in the beauty that surrounds him along the trail;
Mitchell and Rick stand in front of the sign to Sagarmatha National Park. The park was created in July 19, 1976 in efforts to keep the area to base camp protected
George in Namche
The team crosses the Dudh Kosi River on one of the many suspension bridges that are along this trek
Mitchell, Daniel and Rick arrive in Namche
George soaks in the hot sun as he watches the hussle and bussle in Namche