Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatch
April 25, 2011 – Arriving in Kathmandu Part I
Slowly but surely, everyone is arriving in Kathmandu. It has been an exciting couple of days with old friends reuniting and new friendships forming in this surreal, but wonderful, city.
Charles and Dennis arrive at the Yak and Yeti where they are greeted by Berg Adventures staff extraordinaire Temba, Min and Rupa.
Charles and Dennis looking sharp in their welcome garlands.
Sara and Min’s daughter Dida getting ready to leave for the airport.
Min flashes a warm smile for the camera while waiting at the airport.
Old friends Wally and Woodie reunite in an embrace as Woodie’s granddaughter Mathes looks on.
Wally, Woodie and Mathes at the airport. We’re so excited to have Mathes along!
Rupa adds another garland to Mathes’ neck.
Rupa arranged for a group of girls to greet Mathes at the airport and each of them gave her a garland.
Mathes smothered in flowers.
Sara and Mathes
Mathes and her grandpa Woodie
Sara from Berg Adventures in Canada and Osvaldo from Berg Adventures in Bolivia meet for the first time in Kathmandu. It is the first trip to Nepal for both of them and they couldn’t be more excited!
Jackie arrives and reunites with her good friend Charles.