Trek to Everest Base Camp - Part V

 

 

I think we walked straight up onto the moon!

 

 

 

Every day holds new challenges, new views, and surprises around every
turn.

glacier pools - we're nearing base camp!

down below: Gorak Shep, 5100 m and 2.5 hours beyond that...Base Camp!

 

After hiking all morning, we stop in Gorak Shep to eat lunch and settle into our
rooms, then set off for Base Camp. I was lucky to have absolutely no problems
with hiking at altitude, but I lost two nights of sleep since I felt like I was
suffocating every time I closed my eyes. I just couldn't catch my breath!
By the time we reached Gorak Shep on Day 7, I was so exhausted! At this point
running solely on adrenaline.

 

 

 

Base camp! We made it!! Showing a little school pride here with our
guide, Dzangbu.

Looking out over the glaciers at Base Camp. Everest is hidden in the clouds.