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.
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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