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Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatch
May 5, 2009 – On the Way to Pheriche
![We left BAI headquarters in Pangboche the morning of May 5](assets/10_sherparesort.jpg)
We left BAI headquarters in Pangboche the morning of May 5
![A beautiful trail took us straight toward Lhotse and Everest](assets/10_trail.jpg)
A beautiful trail took us straight toward
Lhotse and Everest
![We passed the small villages with our eyes on the mountains ahead](assets/10_village.jpg)
We passed the small villages with our eyes on the mountains ahead
![Our steps were steady and upward](assets/10_steps.jpg)
Our steps were steady and upward
![The high mountain wind and sun kept our spirits high](assets/10_teamtrail.jpg)
The high mountain wind and sun kept our spirits high
![Just before we reached Pheriche, 14,000 ft (4,200 m), we crossed a small bridge](assets/10_bridge.jpg)
Just before we reached Pheriche, 14,000 ft (4,200 m), we crossed a small bridge
![Afternoon appetizers (with ketchup) in the lodge!](assets/10_frenchfries.jpg)
Afternoon appetizers (with ketchup) in the lodge!