![Title image - BAI takes you to: Island Peak](/v3_assets/images/trip_images/asia/ASIP00_title.jpg)
Brendsel's Island Peak and Lobuche Peak Expedition Dispatch
November 12, 2008 – Fond Memories from Leland and Michael’s Trip
![Leland and Michael with the Rinpoche in Thame. Rinpoche blessed them to ensure a safe journey](assets/13_rinpoche.jpg)
Leland and Michael with the Rinpoche in Thame. Rinpoche blessed them to ensure a safe journey
![A stunning view of Gokyo Lakes from Gokyo Ridge](assets/13_goykolakes2.jpg)
A stunning view of Gokyo Lakes from Gokyo Ridge
![Calm, crystal clear waters of Gokyo Lake;](assets/13_goyko2.jpg)
Calm, crystal clear waters of Gokyo Lake;
![Giant snow capped peaks tower over Leland and Michael as they arrive in Gokyo](assets/13_goyko.jpg)
Giant snow capped peaks tower over Leland and Michael as they arrive in Gokyo
![Prayer flags mark the way as Leland reaches Lobuche Base Camp](assets/13_lelandprayer.jpg)
Prayer flags mark the way as Leland reaches Lobuche Base Camp
![Michael on the way to Lobuche Base Camp](assets/13_michaelprayer.jpg)
Michael on the way to Lobuche Base Camp