It isn't that different from other experiences in
third world countries, but it is overwhelming when you have just emerged from
an airplane after being in transit for 23 hours. After a taxi ride
(hair-raising) to our hotel, Kathmandu Guest House, we were pleasantly
surprised by a beautiful, quiet garden in the centre of the hotel well away
from the wild street scene.
Our trekking trips were arranged, we met our traveling
companions, and two days later we were off on our adventures. With nine fellow
trekkers, four porters and three guides, we flew to Lukla (9,400') to start our
journey to Everest base camp.
Wayne Hoskins
