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Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatch
April 30, 2009 – First Full Day of Trekking
![A common sight is porters carrying loads to Namche Market](assets/03_porters.jpg)
A common sight is porters carrying loads to Namche Market
![The cargo sits waiting while porters take tea](assets/03_cargosits.jpg)
The cargo sits waiting while porters take tea
![The first bridge is always a thrill](assets/03_bridge.jpg)
The first bridge is always a thrill
![Lida with some children we met along the way](assets/03_lida.jpg)
Lida with some children we met along the way
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Left: Callie Ann was smiling all day long
Right: David takes a water break
![Just before lunch we arrived at the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park](assets/03_entrance.jpg)
Just before lunch we arrived at the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park
![Group photo at the park entrance](assets/03_group.jpg)
Group photo at the park entrance
![Ron, Steve and David take a break](assets/03_boys.jpg)
Ron, Steve and David take a break
![Calli Ann and Nuru on one of the many bridge crossings](assets/03_calliannbridge.jpg)
Calli Ann and Nuru on one of the many bridge crossings
![The team takes an opportunity to take photos with the spectacular scenery](assets/03_edge.jpg)
The team takes an opportunity to take photos with the spectacular scenery
![Steve loves being on top!](assets/03_steve.jpg)
Steve loves being on top!