Everest Base Camp 231006D

Everest Base Camp

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October 23rd 2006
Had a fairly average nights sleep because it was so dammned cold. It wasn't cold enough to snow, yet my minus ten degree sleping bag just wasn't up to the task. I ended up wearing thermals & another layer & still wasn't toasty. I'm beginning to think it isn't really the best quality sleping bag & will try to get an extra blanket at each teahouse. That may prove difficult in some places though, as ... 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