Terrain

Didn't think we'd be here a few days ago

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April 26th 2010
Gorak Shep, Nepal Altitude at start of day: 4,900 meters / 16,072 feet To continue my diatribe from yesterday on my displeasure with the state of our Lobuche accommodations, our room is smaller than the others so far. Above us is an attempt at a skylight which, by daybreak, had pooled some just melted water above that began to drip down onto Dave's bed. Upon seeing this, Dave said, “We better ... read more

Asia » Nepal

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more