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Everest Base Camp Trek 2004, Nepal

My wife , Claire, and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary by trekking from Lukla to Gorak Shep in the Nepalese Himalaya (October 2004). We were with 9 other UK trekkers, an excellent Nepalese guide (Keshar Bdr. Khadka), Sirdar (Mr Ratna) and 4 assistants (Mr Ratna's son Arjun, Furba, Tendi, and Ramesh). It was a moving experience. The scenery was spectacular and the glimpse of Sherpa life amazed us - they work so very hard to survive the harshness of the Khumbu region, and their trekking lodges kept us well fed and warm at night. We suffered a cold and mild symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS) but it was worth it for the overall experience. We also raised £1300 in sponsorship for Leukaemia Research.
Oh - and I took a great number of digital pics and slides too!
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209. Claire near Kala Pattar summit.jpg
209. Claire near Kala Pattar summit.jpg		 210. Everest and Nuptse - why we came!.jpg
210. Everest and Nuptse - why we came!.jpg		 Chomolungma aka Sagarmatha (Everest)
Chomolungma aka Sagarmatha (Everest)		 South West face of Everest.jpg
South West face of Everest.jpg		 212. This is the view we came for folks.jpg
212. This is the view we came for folks.jpg
Wife and I on Kala Pattar
Wife and I on Kala Pattar		 214. Prayer flags on way down (windy!) Kala Pattar.jpg
214. Prayer flags on way down (windy!) Kala Pattar.jpg		 215. View on way down, still awesome!.jpg
215. View on way down, still awesome!.jpg		 216. Gorak Shep seen below.jpg
216. Gorak Shep seen below.jpg		 217. Our Yaks in Lobuche.jpg
217. Our Yaks in Lobuche.jpg
218. John between Lobuche and Pheriche - arch-dude!.jpg
218. John between Lobuche and Pheriche - arch-dude!.jpg		 219. My beloved Claire happy to be descending to denser air.jpg
219. My beloved Claire happy to be descending to denser air.jpg
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Liz Cameron 01-Jun-2008 15:09
Hi Dave,
You have done a wonderful with the gallery. My boyfriend and i got engaged on the Everest trek last October. We got vivid memories while going through your website. We are getting married this October. Oour trek was booked with Responsible Adventures run by Raj Tamang. The services, staff and food provided by them was cleary unparelled. We would like all future trekkers to the himalayas use the services of Responsible Adventures. Their website is www.notjusttreks.com
Dick Lowthian 10-Jan-2008 21:51
This is a gallery of beautiful images, Dave. Well done, v
wandertheglobe 16-Nov-2007 08:06
Night shots are fantastic!
Eldar Kadymov 16-Apr-2007 13:58
I cannot even comment on this gallery for the lack of proper wording, just starring in awe... V
Catherine Kagen 07-Apr-2007 19:16
What a journey! I put this on slideshow and was right there with you and Claire... Incredible documentation of your trek and for the fight against Leukemia nonetheless. Bravo--fantastic job and shots! :) Thank you so much for sharing.
Monte Dodge 27-Feb-2007 15:58
Greatr Gallery!!! Voted and thank you for sharing!!!
Jason Ankers 21-Jan-2007 13:30
amazing thanks for sharing must have been an amazing experience. Love the shots of everest. V.
Kerry Mitchell 12-Jan-2007 21:33
What an amazing trip. Happy Anniversary!
dave123 24-May-2006 18:28
Amazing shots, makes my day trips look very 'safe'
AMP 11-Mar-2006 11:14
great gallery! I see lots of places and images I remember! I'm back off there later this year to have a shot at Ama Dablam. Looking forward to it!
Wendy 26-Jan-2006 22:49
Thank-you for sharing the wonderful pictures of your journey........plus the very worthy money raised for Leukaemia research!
Mitch 25-Jan-2006 14:16
Mouth watering scenery and great photo's.
natalitsa 19-Jan-2006 21:10
Wonderful gallery of great photos wow :)
Balaceanu Cristian 17-Dec-2005 23:55
Hy

I m Christian from Romania , my greatest hobby are mountains from Khumbu Region in special Myolangsangma , I will send you one photo with me and my books to see the biggest passion from the world .I visited your site but you pictures are small aren't big , in rest are beauty and wonderfull .
Todd Walker 13-Nov-2004 17:49
What a fantastic gallery! Looks like an amazing, once in a lifetime experience. Thanks for sharing the beauty of your journey.
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