Hello everyone! Yesterday I came back safe and sound from my trek to Everest Base Camp. Thanks so much to everyone who was praying for us! We had an INCREDIBLE time. Here are some of the highlights:
- Obviously, the BEAUTIFUL views! God’s creation is so diverse! We trekked through lush, wooded paths, rocky mountain terrain, and even over a glacier! It was incredible to see Everest, but all the snow-capped mountains that surrounded us during the trek were absolutely breathtaking.
- The wildlife! We saw plenty of yaks carrying supplies up the mountain, but also many undomesticated animals like the musk deer, the Danfe (unsure about spelling on that one) – the national bird of Nepal, and even a snow leopard!
- The people: Not to mention my wonderful friends that I trekked with, we met a lot of interesting people along the trail. We were also blessed by great porters and a great guide, Ngima – we had a great time hanging out with him along the way.
I could go on and on about the trek, but I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves. Here are a few, but check out my Facebook album to see more: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.579338559412.2066491.69102077&type=1&l=15553b0b02
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| There were little villages all along the way. Here is a great view of a village called Pengboche. |
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| We saw yaks all along the trek carrying supplies or gear up the mountain. |
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| Everest Base Camp! From left to right: Sarah F.; Sara S.; our guide, Ngima; one of our porters, Artie; Sarah K., me, and Daniel S. | |
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| The view from Kala Patthar at about 18,500 feet. |
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| There it is! Mount Everest: tallest mountain in the world! |
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