Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatch
May 14, 2012 – Some Photos of Our Days Trekking
Dave and Joanne flew from Kathmandu to Hong Kong just before midnight Sunday night. Before leaving they left Rupa with these great photos of their days spent trekking along the trail to Everest Base Camp.
Jaythai on the trail as it enters the village of Pangboche, 13,100 feet.
A typical tea break spot along the trail
There are always interesting shops and businesses to check out along the trail to Base Camp.
Just above Pheriche, at 14,000 feet, Jaythai checks out a mother yak and her baby.
Min and Dave on the trail to Pheriche
Joanne at Thukla, elevation 15,100 feet
The team at their lodge in Lobouche at 16,000 feet
Joanne enjoys the view at Lobouche, along the Khumbu glacier with the mountain named Nuptse rising above.
On the way down the team visited the Hillary school, established in the village of Khumjung in 1961.
Lakpa Doma at the Panaroma Lodge in Namche offers Dave a farewell Khata blessing scarf the morning the team left for Lukla and Kathmandu on their journey home.
Dave and Joanne pose for a shot with Min and the porters at the entrance gate to Lukla, the end of the trek.