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Blessing by a Lama

April 8 – The first blessing by a Lama Today was a very important day for all of us, the Sherpas and Jim and I. At 9:00am this morning we went to a Buddhist monastery here in Kathmandu. Once we … Continue reading

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Everest Journey (Contd)

March 31 – April 7 – Getting ready for the high altitude We left Kathmandu early in the morning of March 31 by jeep and it took us seven hours to drive 135km (?!) to the small village of Syabru … Continue reading

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Beginning of the long journey

March 29 and March 30 – Beginning of the long journey… I have arrived safely, but tired in Kathmandu on March 29, at 8:30am. Lhakpa Sherpa and Geljen Sherpa welcomed me in the traditional way with flowers. It was a … Continue reading

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Welcome to my Seven Summit Blog

Welcome to my Seven Summit blog. After Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, McKinley/Denali and Aconcagua this will be my fifth expedition. This time it will bring me from Kathmandu overland to the Chinese Base Camp in Tibet. We will cross the border into … Continue reading

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