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November 15th 2010
Published: January 17th 2011
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We have to warn you - we tried really hard to keep this entry from getting too long and boring you - but we loved this part of our trip so much it's been a tall order ;-) Kathmandu We arrived in to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and the backpacker enclave of Thamel, with a few days to spare before our departure North into the Himalayas for our much anticipated trekking. This provided a little ... Read Full Entry



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Update since our last trip ended: We got back to the UK from our fantastic year travelling in June 2011. We spent the summer in the UK catching up with friends during a "glorious" English summer. To keep the thrill of discovering new places alive, we decided to look for work outside the UK, so home since October 2011 has been The Hague in The Netherlands, which we are looking forward to exploring in the near future..... Oh, and of course there is the small matter of a wedding to organise! Watch this space for future travels and thanks to everyone who has checked in over the last y... full info
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A rickety suspension bridge in the Khumbu valleyA rickety suspension bridge in the Khumbu valley
A rickety suspension bridge in the Khumbu valley
Helen takes in the early morning light over ThamserkuHelen takes in the early morning light over Thamserku
Helen takes in the early morning light over Thamserku
The stunning valley on the walk up to ThameThe stunning valley on the walk up to Thame
The stunning valley on the walk up to Thame
The View to the Macchermo Glacier from Gokyo RiThe View to the Macchermo Glacier from Gokyo Ri
The View to the Macchermo Glacier from Gokyo Ri
Everest and Nupset at sunset from Gokyo RiEverest and Nupset at sunset from Gokyo Ri
Everest and Nupset at sunset from Gokyo Ri
Crossing the Cholatse Glacier over the Cho La PassCrossing the Cholatse Glacier over the Cho La Pass
Crossing the Cholatse Glacier over the Cho La Pass
Negotiating the Cholatse Glacier after crossing the Cho La PassNegotiating the Cholatse Glacier after crossing the Cho La Pass
Negotiating the Cholatse Glacier after crossing the Cho La Pass
Not the easiest at 5,400m altitude
Ama Dablam framing the end of the the Dzonghla valleyAma Dablam framing the end of the the Dzonghla valley
Ama Dablam framing the end of the the Dzonghla valley
Is this the mountain from the Columbia pictures logo or what?
Everest and Nuptse panoramaEverest and Nuptse panorama
Everest and Nuptse panorama
Porters take a rest on the way to NamchePorters take a rest on the way to Namche
Porters take a rest on the way to Namche
They are supposed to be limited to 30kg per person. Everest beer though won't walk itself up the mountain!
View down the Khumbu Glacier from Kala PattarView down the Khumbu Glacier from Kala Pattar
View down the Khumbu Glacier from Kala Pattar
Everest at sundownEverest at sundown
Everest at sundown
Prayer flags over LuklaPrayer flags over Lukla
Prayer flags over Lukla
A scenic town, along with its sloping runway
Helen takes in the view from the 5th LakeHelen takes in the view from the 5th Lake
Helen takes in the view from the 5th Lake
A chorten in the sherpa village of KhumjungA chorten in the sherpa village of Khumjung
A chorten in the sherpa village of Khumjung
Stunnning views surrounded this village
The snow covered view of Dole villageThe snow covered view of Dole village
The snow covered view of Dole village
It snowed in the night, leaving this lovely view in the morning
View North along the Ngozumba Glacier towards Cho OyuView North along the Ngozumba Glacier towards Cho Oyu
View North along the Ngozumba Glacier towards Cho Oyu
This was the view up the morraine to the East of Gokyo
View toward Everest from the 5th Lake walkView toward Everest from the 5th Lake walk
View toward Everest from the 5th Lake walk
Looking up the Gaunara Glacier at the West face of Everest
A yak train makes it's way slowly to Gorak ShepA yak train makes it's way slowly to Gorak Shep
A yak train makes it's way slowly to Gorak Shep
The perfect pyramid of Labouche is in the background
Mike poses in front of NuptseMike poses in front of Nuptse
Mike poses in front of Nuptse
Ama Dablam PeakAma Dablam Peak
Ama Dablam Peak
From the North at Dingboche



18th January 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Great blogs!
Love the photos. Thanks for sharing
25th January 2011

Gonzalo
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AMAZING!!!
Dear Mike and Helen, I had so much pleasure reading some of your stories!!! You are a pair of professional "bloggers", congrats! Love the pictures as well. Besos y abrazos desde Buenos Aires XXX
28th January 2011

Ozlem
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Awesome! I guess I am entitled to be jealous.... !:)) All the best, Ozlem
3rd February 2011

sunrise2 shanghai
Michelle Nicholls

wasn't long enough :)
Just wanted to tell you I loved you blog about trekking. Yes your right you couldn't have shortened it. great read!
7th February 2011

Gareth Hall
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Great Pics
Good blog - hope you took the pics in High Res - you'll want a few of those poster size when you get back!

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