Camping near the airstrip at Lukla: what a sight to see the planes land on the banked track!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 3 x 12 photos taken on the 27 March 2011.  

Before leaving the valley adjacent to the Khumbu, we baladons in the village of Lukla, to make an offering in this temple.... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 3 x 12 photos taken on the 27 March 2011.  

We started the morning of Lukla in the rain... and it will leave us gradually turn into snow... We decide to spend the night in a smoky lodge, and we sleep on straw, with the inhabitants. This is a relative comfort, but much better than the tents... ... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 3 x 12 photos taken on the 28 March 2011.  

Upon awakening, after snowing all night, the weather is clear. On the one hand the Khumbu valley, on the other the rise we wait... We will climb to over 4600m this day, hard drive while we were still in 2800 24 before!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 3 x 12 photos taken on the 29 March 2011.  

The lunch break is made early, around 10:45, because then there is the possibility to stop to prepare meals for everyone... The cooks are exploits to 4065m above sea level!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 3 x 12 photos taken on the 29 March 2011.  

In the late afternoon, the Sherpas were given appointments in the smoky lodge where tea is served. The climb up to 4605m is pretty tough, because on the one hand two days ago, we were on dry land, and partly because it must be: it's not like in the Alps, where the evening, we return to the valley! Here is here to stay: 15 days we will be above the 4000m!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 3 x 12 photos taken on the 29 March 2011.  

The night was cool, my shoes were frozen in the lodge! In the morning, the sky is clear and it is very beautiful. We cross two passes at altitude, in corridors steep: we are in awe of the carriers, equipped with a simple pair of shoes, and their heavy burden!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 3 x 12 photos taken on the 30 March 2011.  

The sky is clear this morning, and we leave the village of Kote. Basically, we see for the first time on Mera Peak. We establish the formalities for entering the park in the village of Kote at 3555m altitude. The valley floor is quite nice, the altitude is progressing very slowly.... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 3 x 12 photos taken on the 31 March 2011.