Mt. Everest from Base Camp

Mt. Everest and Base Camp

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November 6th 2008
We made it to Mt. Everest this afternoon after a beautiful six hour bus ride! Here are a few photos - I'm trying for more, but the connection is slow at the moment. ... read more

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