Island Peak Climbers Cool heels!

Namaste friends, family and loved ones,

It was a beautiful day for the Klimbers to descend to Lukla, the airport town of the Khumbu valley.

Our spirits were light as we walked amongst the flowering fruit trees.

All we needed was seven hours before we walked through the Lukla gate honoring Pasang Llamu, the first Nepali woman to climb Everest.

We felt elated to have completed our trek and yet saddened knowing that our time together will soon draw to a close. Team is doing great, we are eating everything we see. And each of us are sleeping like logs. Ah the simple pleasure are the best.

All my best,
Vern Tejas

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