Everest Base Camp 311006E

Everest Base Camp

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October 31st 2006
Walked from Orshu to Namche Bazaar. Wasn't a huge trek, but we stopped to look at the Tengboche Monastery & have morning tea at the bakery. It was such a beautiful day we didn't want to leave, so Lance, Curtis, Sam, Ashok & I stayed for a beer when the rest of the group departed. After the first drink, we decided to do a beer crawl all the way back to Namche. We caught up with the others for lunch ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Namche

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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