
Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatch
May 5, 2009 – On the Way to Pheriche

We left BAI headquarters in Pangboche the morning of May 5

A beautiful trail took us straight toward
Lhotse and Everest

We passed the small villages with our eyes on the mountains ahead

Our steps were steady and upward

The high mountain wind and sun kept our spirits high

Just before we reached Pheriche, 14,000 ft (4,200 m), we crossed a small bridge

Afternoon appetizers (with ketchup) in the lodge!