Everest Base Camp 281006A

Everest Base Camp

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October 28th 2006
We trekked for five hours to cover the seven kilometres from Dingboche to Lobuche (4900m). I spent much of the time with music up loud & at the back of the pack, as my blisters are now making it difficult to even walk a decent pace on the flats! I arrived at the teahouse absolutely spent, but didn't get changed, as I knew another acclimatisation walk was in order. We warmed up a little, then took ... 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