Sherpas

3 good solid days trekking took us back to Lukla and our last night in the Himalaya. This was to prove no anti-climax and the ensuing party continued long into the night with our team of 22 local staff. The members had been extremely generous in their donations of over 60 items of outdoor gear which were raffled off to some wildly grinning and appreciative porters, cook staff and Sherpas. The Sherpas probably had the edge on the singing and dancing cultural exchange although Astrid kept the Jagged Globe flag flying by barely leaving the dance floor all night!

And so, next morning, slightly worse for wear, thoughts turned to Katmandu and home. The reassuring little Twin Otter sped off down the steep runway at Lukla and was suddenly high above the rushing milky waters of the Dudh Kosi below. Everyone was lost in their own thoughts and reflections on the trip. The main thought occupying my mind was….”how soon can I get back?!”

Yet again it had been a pleasure and a privilege to work with and share a mountain journey alongside the ever cheerful, hardworking and oh so friendly Sherpas.

Rob Jarvis, Katmandu, 2nd November 2007.