Everest Base Camp Trek Dispatch
May 25, 2018 – Our First Day hike - Khunde
Amazing panoramic view of Namche Bazaar – image taken by one of the members of our team, Brian Paes-Braga.
Frank Giustra spinning the prayer wheel
Starting out for our hike
Looking down on National Park Headquarters from our hike to Khunde
This little dog who we nicknamed “Goldie Hawn” followed us on our climb to the Hillary Memorial
We also encountered a Yak
Hiking up to the Hillary Memorial
Wally taking water break below Hilary memorial
First view of Lhotse
White Rhododendrons along the trail
Ama Dablam – our first view
The village of Khunde
Frank Giustra at the Hillary Memorial
At the Hillary Memorial
Frank Giustra by the image of Dali Lama at Khunde Monastery
Team at Khunde Monastery
The best Japanese restaurant in Namche
And Temba at the North Face store in Namche
Lakpa Dolma at the Panorama Lodge
Scott Walker getting ready to enjoy cappuccino at Panorama Lodge
Cribbage game at Panorama Lodge