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Everest FLASHBACK

Posted on December 13, 2016 by d4vid

Debbie just sent me this reverse angle of me and that Australian tour group we kept crossing paths with as we all watched sunset at Mount Everest. On the left in red is Rachel from Australia, standing over my shoulder … Continue reading →

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Sunrise II

Posted on November 29, 2016 by d4vid

I hate selfies.  And I’m bad at them.  But here I am in the morning light at Rongbuk Monastery with Mount Everest over my shoulder in the distance.

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Highest

Posted on November 28, 2016 by d4vid

Debbie and I kept crossing paths with a small group of travelers from an Australian tour company.  We met up with them — in the freezing cold — to watch the sun set on Everest from the Tibetan-side Everest Base … Continue reading →

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High

Posted on November 28, 2016 by d4vid

Our first glimpse of the Himalayas from one of the high passes. That large peak just left of center is Mount Everest at 8848m (29,000 ft.) above sea level, highest mountain in the world. Also visible are Lhotse (4th highest), … Continue reading →

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Gateway

Posted on November 28, 2016 by d4vid

The entrance to Qomolangma National Park, gateway to Everest and the Himalayas, stands at 5248m (17,200 ft.) The wind tore at the prayer flags.

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