May 5: Lukla to Phakding
One of the first amongst many such bridges. Longer ones are strung on steel cables, shorter ones are built using wooden planks.
This little fellow was peeking from behind the door at the first tea shop that we stopped for refreshments.
Dudh Koshi river (I presume), we were crisscrossing this river throughout.May 6: Phakding to Namche
Quaint little Phakding
The bridge swings from side to side and bounces up and down as you march past!May 8: Namche to Thyangboche
Peaks visible from Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar
Thought this looked better in greyscale
The long walk from Namche to Thyangboche
The peak with the cloud cap is Everest. The first view of Everest
Peak on left with cloud cap is Everest
Our guide - Kaji
Yak crossing. One is advised to hug the mountain rather than risk being on the other side and get accidentally pushed down by the Yak.
Window in Thyangboche monastery
Inside Thyangboche Monastery, you can see this in the IMAX Everest movie
A nice helpful monk explained many Buddhist principles to usMay 9: Thyangboche to Dingboche
May 10: Dingboche & Chukung
Ama Dablam (the mother of all peaks) on the left
May 11: Dingboche to Lobuche
I ran back from the group when I realized the potential of this shot. Must say I like the results!
Ran forward for this one. I like this pic, only if the clouds had been more favorable and revealed the peak in all its glory.
Could not decide which of the above two photos were better, in the end, decided to include both.
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