Purposeful time, working through challenge towards something bigger, gives meaning to my life. My soul needs purpose-driven time; this is the key to my contentment. So now I embark on the most challenging bucket list trip: the trek to Everest Base Camp.
Small planes take you to theLukla trailhead by way of Tenzing–Hillary Airport — rated the most dangerous airport in the world due to its short, cliff-clinging runway. Local aircraft do not have electronic navigation, so pilots must navigate by sight, requiring clear visibility. As such, weather has prevented trekkers from coming and going for nearly a week.
But I am in luck! Clouds part for my flight to Lukla and Day 1 trek to Phakding. 2850m and we’re climbing!
One of the shortest runways in the world
Arriving in Lukla, Nepal
The starting line!
Supplies are trekked in
Quick stop to take in the fresh air
Gear hauled up-trail by farm animals
Lukla, Nepal
Pedestrian suspension bridge
Ready for his next load
