#Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Valley - PART 2

I posted PART 1 on 12/10/14 below. It set out what I planned to do. It was my intention to write a full blog of my experiences now I have done it. I have just realised today when I am trying to tidy up my blog site before I head off for another trip - horror of horrors - I have not written or posted it! This is incredible as it was such a memorable and worthwhile trek.

I do not have the time to write the account now - I shall have to do it some time later. Suffice to say I did everything I set out to do. The trek was hard - very hard at times - particularly Gokyo Ri, The Chola Pass and particularly Kala Pattar to see sun rise on Everest. I loved Nepal too - mad Kathmandu and the travel down to Chitwan. I will describe it later. For now just a few photographs.

On the way up

The Hilary bridge

First view of Everest

Gokyo Lakes



Proud moment on the top of Gokyo Ri



Magical - sunset on Everest from the top of Gokyo Ri. Privileged to see it.

Top of the Chola Pass - what a moment.

Getting down from the highest point of the Chola Pass



So weary - so slippery off Chola - Everest we are coming.

Everest Base Camp



The way up Everest - not the climbing season now.



The hardest and best bit. Top of  Kala Pathar to see the sun come up on Everest - a joyful tearful moment. A real test for an old man !

On the way down - the colours are real.

Hilary Bridge on the way down.



Finished at Lukla. Amazing.



Chitwan National Park in the south of Nepal



A working elephant at Chitwan