Photo from Phakding

Photo from Phakding

April 9, 2009 Namche Bazaar Namaste Family & Friends. I am writing this from the cybercafe in Namche Bazaar.  The climb from Phakding to Namche Bazaar took about 5-1/2 hours, with an elevation gain of about 2,700 feet. The elevation gain is actually much more...
Photo from Phakding

Political Developments in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal April 6, 2009 In previous posts, I have reported on the political situation in Tibet, which resulted in the closure of the North side of Mt. Everest in 2008 and the closure of the North side once again this year.  Politics has been in the news in...
Photo from Phakding

My Meeting at the Ministry of Tourism

Kathmandu, Nepal April 6, 2009 I just returned from my meeting at the Ministry of Tourism, and I thought I should share the experience with you.  When Dawa Steven Shepa, the Managing Director of Asian Trekking, asked me to serve as the 2009 Eco Everest Expedition...
Photo from Phakding

Mingma Sherpa’s Baby and Puja Experience

Kathmandu, Nepal April 5, 2009 Mingma and Ang Doma’s baby was named today. His name is Tsering Pemba Sherpa.  Tsering means Long Life and Pemba means Saturday.  Sherpas are named after days of the week.  Mingma means Tuesday. Oh, in case you are wondering,...