Pictures and Places

Sunrise over the Himalayas.  Had to wake up at 4 to hike up to the top and wait for the right spot.  Hard to leave my sleeping bag but it was worth it.  Everest can be seen peeking its top middle left of the picture behind another mountain peak.
Sunrise over the Himalayas. Had to wake up at four and climb to get to this spot and then spent an hour waiting for the right moment.
My only companion that cold morning as I waited for the sun to emerge.
My only companion that cold morning as I waited for the sun to emerge.
Sunsetting on the Ama Dablan
Sun setting on the Ama Dablan, Nepal
Prayers carved in stone so the wind can blow them into the universe.  On our way to Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Prayers carved in stone so the wind can blow them into the universe. On our way to Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Photographer and COSF Outdoor owner on day 10 of a 23 day hike.  Nepal
Photographer and COSF Outdoor owner on day 10 of a 23 day hike. Nepal
Village boys playing, the joy of laughter.  Their energy made us smile amidst the grueling hike.
Village boys playing, the joy of laughter. Their energy made us smile amidst the grueling hike.
Girl enjoying the rain falling, Nepal hike to Everest base camp.
Girl enjoying the rain falling, Nepal hike to Everest base camp.
Stupa a place for prayer, reflection and rest from the hike.  Nepal
Stupa a place for prayer, reflection and rest from the hike. Nepal
Sherpa boy in training bringing meat to the local village.  Nepal
Sherpa boy in training bringing meat to the local village. Nepal
Hard working farmers tilling the hills of the Himalayas, Nepal.
Hard working farmers tilling the hills of the Himalayas, Nepal.
Dinner and bedtime after a long day walk, Nepal.
Dinner and bedtime after a long day walk, Nepal.
Farmers walking in the fog. Nepal
Farmers walking in the fog. Nepal
Fog in a Rhododendrun forest, Nepal
Fog in a Rhododendrun forest, Nepal
On way to Kenja, Nepal.  
On way to Kenja, Nepal.
Approaching Surke, Nepal and realizing it was up much higher than hoped for.
Approaching Surke, Nepal and realizing it was up on top of the ridge.
Ridge at the base of Khumbu Glacier, Nepal.  A spot in the sun to rest with fellow hikers and climbers.
Ridge at the base of Khumbe Glacier, Nepal. A spot in the sun to rest with fellow hikers and climbers.
Khumbu Glacier, follow this all the way up to Everest Base Camp.  The scale is hard to see.  Each little pool of water you can see in the glacier are lakes.
Khumbu Glacier, follow this all the way up to Everest Base Camp. The scale is hard to see. Each little pool of water you can see in the glacier are lakes.
Exhausting hike at 15,000 ft.  Hard to breath, but enjoying the walk on the glacier.  Nepal.
Exhausting hike at 15,000 ft. Hard to breath, but enjoying the walk on the glacier. Nepal.
At 19,000 ft admiring the beauty of the Himalayas, Nepal.
At 19,000 ft admiring the beauty of the Himalayas, Nepal.
Finally Everest Base Camp in site after 17 days of walking from Jiri, Nepal to Base Camp.  Camp is on the ice part before the climb starts.  Everest seen peaking over the saddle ridge.
Finally Everest Base Camp in site after 17 days of walking from Jiri, Nepal to Base Camp.
Finally we are there!  Everest in the back.  Standing in awe as the sounds of crackling and thundering glaciers breaking and moving in the still of the evening.
Finally we are there! Everest in the back. Standing in awe as the sounds of crackling and thundering glaciers breaking and moving in the still of the evening.