Thrice built, twice destroyed - first by earthquake, later by fire, the Tengboche Monastery lies roughly midway between the Lukla airstrip and Everest Base Camp.

Most trekkers hiking through the Khumbu will hire a yak to carry their gear. One yak traditionally carries two 66-pound loads of gear and supplies. A single Everest team may require more than 200 animals for its expedition alone.

  
After a long day of hiking everyone was tired, including Dad and the yaks.

    
For a mere $1, you can buy a bucket of hot water for your own private "showar".

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