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October 12th 2011
Published: October 19th 2011
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**Lyrics from song sung by Malvin Gaye Our trek in Nepal to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes has been the BEST adventure so far in terms of culture and scenery to die for, so unspoilt and beautiful…read on our adventure by each Locations / Attitude (m) Kathmandu, Nepal (1360m) We arrived in Kathmandu and were quickly reminded of similar destinations like Siam Reap in Cambodia and Bali... Read Full Entry



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Stoking the fire with Yak DungStoking the fire with Yak Dung
Stoking the fire with Yak Dung
Yak Dung, the main fuel source above 4000m.
Glacial River - one of manyGlacial River - one of many
Glacial River - one of many
Walk up the Vallley To Gokyo.Walk up the Vallley To Gokyo.
Walk up the Vallley To Gokyo.
Wild FlowersWild Flowers
Wild Flowers
About 3900m and freezing temps overnight, yet there are wildflowers everywhere.
Gokyo LakeGokyo Lake
Gokyo Lake
Yak ConvoyYak Convoy
Yak Convoy
The lady driving the yaks, had a whicked throughing arm. She never missed with a rock to get a yak back on track.
Clearing Mist - GokyoClearing Mist - Gokyo
Clearing Mist - Gokyo
Sunrise through clouds - GoykSunrise through clouds - Goyk
Sunrise through clouds - Goyk
Hard slog up to Goykyo ri (5360m)Hard slog up to Goykyo ri (5360m)
Hard slog up to Goykyo ri (5360m)
Very steep and every step up was a struggle.
Top of Goykyo Ri - 5360mTop of Goykyo Ri - 5360m
Top of Goykyo Ri - 5360m
Unfortunately not much of a few due to mist at the top. Felt quick sick due to altitude (headache etc). Robbo had to abandon and go back down.
Robbo dressed for the OccassionRobbo dressed for the Occassion
Robbo dressed for the Occassion
Snowy rainy day descending from Gokyo.
Kala Patar (5500m) - David & RobboKala Patar (5500m) - David & Robbo
Kala Patar (5500m) - David & Robbo
Mingmar (Sherpa) talking to the groupMingmar (Sherpa) talking to the group
Mingmar (Sherpa) talking to the group
Photo 51Photo 51
Photo 51
Everest ApproachEverest Approach
Everest Approach
first view of Everest. Still a long way to go.
Mountain SheepMountain Sheep
Mountain Sheep
Dave's Dancer's poseDave's Dancer's pose
Dave's Dancer's pose
Anothg hill to climbAnothg hill to climb
Anothg hill to climb
Group PhotoGroup Photo
Group Photo
Contemplating life's bigger questions.....Contemplating life's bigger questions.....
Contemplating life's bigger questions.....
Old Yak Hut - Old Yak Hut -
Old Yak Hut -
Now a little shop and can stop for lunch and a cup of tea.



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