Everest Base Camp 251006C

Everest Base Camp

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October 25th 2006
We departed Namche after breakfast & after the initial uphill steps leaving town, the next hour or so was reasonably flat going. Thankfully it wasn't cold enough to snow last night, so the track was dry most of the way. As usual, there was a long uphill section just before lunchtime, but our reward was a good meal & a nice rest before continuing on to Phortse Gaon. The first hour after lunch wa ... 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