I wake up wondering if I dreamed that we were at Base Camp yesterday. Did it really happen? Is it time to turn around and go back already? I want more time here, time at least for this experience to sink in a bit…
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The sky which was swirling with gray clouds, has cleared, allowing slices of blue to peak through and for us to take in the sun. Already, unbelievably, after 8 days of hiking, we’re here…
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Along the river with baby yaks and snow. Baby freakin’ yaks, y’all! (So cute!) Then up and over some more passes and a humbling memorial.
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Every day at 3:00, the Himalayan Rescue Association gives a talk at their Pheriche Aid-post about altitude and all of the signs and symptoms to look out for when traveling to heights such as these.
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The afternoon’s hike is a short one, but we gain a lot in terms of elevation. We rise above the tree line and the views of snow-capped peaks explode in front of us…
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It is a tradition for trekkers and climbers to get a blessing from the monks (for a small fee of course), for continued health and safety in the mountains…
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It is evident that Kanchha Sherpa thrives off of sharing his stories with the public. It truly brings him joy to share this oral history with others…
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After breakfast we shoulder our packs and start walking. In a few minutes we come to our first suspension bridge crossing of the day and wow, it is impressive!
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Sure enough, 6 am (our scheduled departure time) comes and goes. Then 7, 8, 9... At 10:20 we get word that conditions in Lukla have improved enough and it’s go-time...
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We all take a few moments contemplating this centuries old ritual of saying final goodbyes to your loved ones. This space is less chaotic than the rest of the city and allows for this kind of quiet thought.
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Walking through here is akin to navigating an obstacle course – fun, but not an easy feat for a sleepless jet-lagged mind.
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As our tour winds down I think how lovely the city appeared in the moonlight, but also that everything in Doha seemed just a smidge too clean to be real.
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I had no idea how much the promise of a beautiful mountain adventure really had it’s pull on me until I found myself plunking down a $900 deposit after having a 1-hour conversation about Base Camp.
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