Everest Base Camp Trek: Dharmavariants (FKA Team 2) Fly to Lukla and Start Trek

Namaste friends, family and loved ones!

We awoke at 4am to catch the first light of day to catch the first flight day. Landed the world’s shortest runway.

Team grabbed breakfast in Lukla and hit the trail. Made a photo-op at the entrance gate.
This should give us a great opportunity to make comparisons at the end of our trek.

Our trail led us amongst the Mani stones and prayer walls. There were several significant stupas along our route.

Tomorrow we will start ascending in earnest to the world famous trading village of Namche Bazar. Please come along for the ride.

All our best,Carole & Vern Tejas

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