Monday, March 14, 2022

Day #23 - Everest BaseCamp

 Day #23 - Everest BaseCamp 


Sunday, March 13, 2022


Itinerary- Flight to USA


Back in Denver!!  After filtering through customs, picking up my bag, and additional security in Chicago - I had to jog to my gate.   I was boarding group #4 - I arrived just when they called boarding group #3 - sweet music!!


I’m a bit comatose right now - sort of just staring into space waiting on my bag at baggage claim.    I’m getting an Uber to my buddies place to pick up my car.  I’ll then get my work computer from my storage unit - and check into a hotel for a couple weeks.   I have a 6-month Airbnb setup on March 27th - so I’m winging it until then.  


Man - it’s good to be back in the US.  Sometimes you take for granted many conveniences in our every day lives.   After a trip like this - it puts things into perspective. 


Well - I’m going to add some of my favorite pics of the trip as a summary.  I’m not sure my next big adventure - but I have a few things in mind.  Until then - go out and do something that scares you (challenges you to get out of your comfort zone).  Keep the Faith!!!



Awesome group


1 trekking day left - Namche Bazar


Greg and I - after Kala Patthar summit 


Khumba Valley


Our first hotel - Phakding 



Taj Mahal


Our sherpas



Break on trail


Everest BaseCamp 


Start of Kala Patther


On the way to BaseCamp 


Flight to Lukla


Very first view of Everest 


BaseCamp success


Marble temple - Jaipur 


My driver (Bhupinder) and I


Flight to Lukla


Kathmandu 


Khumba Icefall


Delhi - Qutub Minar


Start of last trekking day


Yaks carrying our gear


Arriving in Lukla



Everest closeup



Break on trail



Last view of Everest 


Hanging the prayer flags


Start of the trek


Flight to Lukla


Tyangboche monastery 


Final day in Kathmandu 


Tea break on trail


Waiting anxiously for Lukla flight


Wind Palace - Jaipur 


Kathmandu 


Start of Trip in Raleigh, NC


Khumba Icefall


Summit of Kala Patthar


Break on trail


Namche Bazar


Celebration cake in Lukla 



Roads in India


Lukla runway 


Agra Fort


Celebration dancing in Lukla


First day in Kathmandu 


First tea house in Lukla 


Porters carrying lots of weight


Beautiful bridges



Moonlight Hotel Kathmandu 


Last hill on trek


Prayer flags in Kathmandu 



Amazing bridges


Monkey Temple


Fellas headed toward BaseCamp 


Dawhi and I - peak of Kala Patthar


Taj Mahal


Scott Fischer memorial 


Endless bridges


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