Day of Sorrow, Day of Joy

Day of Sorrow, Day of Joy

October 28, 2015 Gokyo Dear Family & Friends: This morning, Kathy Myers’ Mom passed away. Libby Amos was 100-years old and lived in an assisted living facility in LaPorte, Indiana. She recently fell and broke several ribs. She passed away in the hospital...
Khumjung to Machermo

Khumjung to Machermo

Machermo October 27 Dear Family & Friends: On October 26, our team moved from Khumjung to Dole (13,120 feet). We left with great hope for a nice, easy day of trekking since the altitude gain was only 700 feet. No such luck. We immediately moved down the mountain,...
Trek to Khumjung

Trek to Khumjung

October 25, 2015 Khumjung Dear Family & Friends: Today, started with a departure blessing from the owner of the Panorama Tea House. This was an incredibly kind gesture. After the blessing, we trekked to Khumjung, which is at an elevation of 12,600 feet. There was...
Resting in Namche Bazaar

Resting in Namche Bazaar

October 24, 2015 Namche Bazaar Dear Family & Friends Today was a rest day in Namche Bazaar. Namche is the most famous village in the Khumbu Valley and is the gateway to the High Himalaya. The elevation of Namche is 11,286 feet. Namche is the main trading hub for...