Looking down on Namche Bazaar (approx. 11,300 ft.). The small town is nicely situated and massive peaks can be seen from many vantage points. We spent a couple of nights in the village enjoying a rest stop and acclimatizing.
On an early morning day hike we climbed a hill just above the village to a lookout peak where we caught our first good views of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest).
Posing with one of our porters - Shujan (sounds like Susan).
Our other porter, Krishna, with the Team Right On! fist held high.
The peak with the wispy clouds near it - in the middle - is Mt. Everest.
In front of the statue of Tenzing Norgay.
Ama Dablam (approx. 22,500 ft.) - another spectacular mountain peak - was also visible from the hilltop. Fewer climbers attempt to reach the top of this mountain, and we were told it's even more "technical" and challenging than Everest.
Our group -Team Right On! with Everest and Ama Dablam in the background.
From the lookout hill we walked on a trail above the village of Namche and visited a monastery where we each received a blessing from the local (jolly) monk.
We also walked to the heli-pad above Namche for more spectacular views.
On the heli-pad with Krishna.
Posing with our porters - who are attempting to master the Team Right On! secret hand gesture ...
"Live long and Prosper" (aka the Vulcan salute). In memory of and honoring beloved Mr. Spock!
With a yakbell salesman in the Namche Bazaar downtown area.
1 comment:
Wow!!! You have covered some sacred, gorgeous ground!!!! Thanks for sharing these stunning pictures!!! Hope to see the beautiful Himalayas again some day!!! Safe journey home!!! :)
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