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Brendsel's Island Peak and Lobuche Peak Expedition Dispatch
October 29, 2008 – Leland and Michael’s trek begins!
![Michael and Leland start their journey into Sagarmatha National Park](assets/02_sign.jpg)
Michael and Leland start their journey into Sagarmatha National Park
![Michael leads the team across a suspension bridge](assets/02_bridge.jpg)
Michael leads the team across a suspension bridge
![Leland takes a moment to look at the roaring Dudh Kosi River](assets/02_lelandriver.jpg)
Leland takes a moment to look at the roaring Dudh Kosi River
![Michael points at the suspension bridge which he will cross on his way to Namche Hill](assets/02_michriver.jpg)
Michael points at the suspension bridge which he will cross on his way to Namche Hill
![After a morning of trekking, Leland and Michael enjoy their lunch in the warm sunshine](assets/02_picnic.jpg)
After a morning of trekking, Leland and Michael enjoy their lunch in the warm sunshine
![Warm cups of tea hit the spot!](assets/02_cheers.jpg)
Warm cups of tea hit the spot!