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Hospitality the Sherpa Way

Published on April 29, 2008

In the Khumbu Valley of Nepal, God is most generous in his beauty. After a night of rain, I awoke… read more

Published on April 28, 2008

From BBC News, Monday April 28: By Charles Haviland BBC News, Gorak Shep, near Everest base camp, Nepal Just a… read more

Published on April 28, 2008 | 1 Response

Mornings are cold in the Himalayas. It’s hard to pull out from under thick blankets and sleeping bags. Heat is… read more

Published on April 27, 2008 | 1 Response

Audrey’s latest post is up at the Commercial Appeal.

Published on April 26, 2008

I am a lonely pilgrim wandering in a wilderness so unfamiliar even the dust seems less buoyant.I don’t know these… read more

Published on April 26, 2008

In Namche Bazaar, clouds throw themselves over the steep mountain tops like crocheted shawls. But when it gets dark, it’s… read more

Published on April 25, 2008

I couldn’t sleep last night, though the room was warm. I wrapped up in my sleeping bag but the mattress… read more

Published on April 24, 2008

We are off on the most difficult challenge of my life – facing Mt. Everest at the base camp.Ours was… read more

Published on April 22, 2008 | 1 Response

Smoke like Elliot’s creepy yellow cat drapes itself in gray fur paws down every street, mixing with the pollution of… read more

Published on April 20, 2008 | 3 Responses

After reaching one dream, you don’t anticipate getting close to another in less than twenty-four hours. But in the jungle,… read more