no apple pie at base camp
In the Spring Mt. Everest Base Camp is “party central”.
But I found it almost empty, a bleak, unwelcoming place. Not even the famed mobile bakery was operating.
On the bright side, the weather was surreal. To take off sunglasses was to risk instant snowblindness.
A snow storm “blew itself out” leaving perfect cold, clear skies. The high peaks including Everest did not even have spin drift. That almost never happens.
I’ve resumed my 3 Passes itinerary. Will cross Kongma La tomorrow, hopefully fully acclimatized to altitude.
I’ve about 8 more days in the Everest region. Will depart Nov. 30th for Bangladesh where I’m teaching a gymnastics course starting Dec. 1st.
Trust you are well.
photos of the “best view of Mt Everest”
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Well, thanks for the tip on the lack of apple pie Rick. I am FOR SURE not going there now!
Dana
November 20, 2009 at 10:26 am
you could make a killing! Sell some oatmeal raisin cookies and some licorice!
dave
November 20, 2009 at 10:26 pm