April 16, 2012

AWEsome Visuals from the Solukhumbu Region

There are no words to adequately describe the strikingly massive, epic gorgeousness of this region, so here are some pictures to fill in the blanks.


Our steadfast transport to and from Lukla!


The bumpy plane ride


Above Namche Bazar


A chorten dedicated to Tenzing Norgay and the Sherpas of Solukhumbu


Higher than any Colorado peaks!


The fabled yak, fabled to be dancing


Yes, I wore this hat every day. Above Gokyo


Yes, he is really that strong! Next to the Big Glacier


One of the many gorgeous views atop Gokyo Ri

Gokyo Ri


Gokyo Ri


Gokyo


Our triumphant team atop Cho-La Pass


Cho-La view


Cho-La


Paying homage to the great mountains


On top of Chukkhung Ri, over 18,000 feet!


Chukkhung Ri


One of Nepal's many unusual animals


So cold up here! Above Island Peak Base Camp


Above IPBC


Gazing lovingly at Ama Dablam


One of many gorgeous Buddhist paintings


Burning the sagey plant every morning, Khumjung


Between Khumjung and Namche


Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hum


Neal, always bonding with the wildlife!

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