#1: This moraine gave us cloudy views towards Imja Tse (Island Peak), and marked our turn-around point.
#2: A view from the roof of the Hotel Marshyangdi in Kathmandu Valley was as close as we ever got to our original target of 27N 85E.
#3: A small sample of interesting sights near Kathmandu.
#4: The sharp drop-off at the end of Lukla’s short runway makes it one of the world’s most dangerous airports.
#5: A steep climb above Namche Bazaar.
#6: Dingboche Chhukhung
#7: Picturesque Ama Dablam above Dingboche gets our vote as the world’s most lovely mountain.
#8: Stopping to admire the spindrift off the less frequently seen side of Ama Dablam.
#9: Looking back down the Chhukung Valley towards Dingboche.
#10: Dave, Tim, and Mani rest at 16,000’ elevation, just 10 miles and one mountain range from 28N 87E.
