Ready and eager to get going. Sydney airport at sea level – 0m
Kathmandu – 1300m
Starting to trek – Jiri 2100m
Duerali 2705m
Mount Everest furthest to the left of the snow-capped peaks. Seen from Phurteng – 2900m
Discussing the next day’s trek. Khari La – 2840m
Headed in the right direction. Somewhere on the trail – 2700m
Lamjura La – 3530m
Time to stop and acclimatise. Namche Bazaar – 3420m
Protected by Ama Dablam – 3840m
Clear skies and stunning views to Everest – 3850m
Mon La – 3975m
Approaching the top – 4330m
Just above Gokyo – 4750m
With Mount Everest (8848m) to our right, on Gokyo Ri (my Everest) – 5360m
Awesome…
Deesta 