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China : Xīzàng Zìzhìqū (Tibet)
28 degrees north, 87 degrees east (visit #2) - All Pictures


#1: This moraine gave us cloudy views towards Imja Tse (Island Peak), and marked our turn-around point.
This moraine gave us cloudy views towards Imja Tse (Island Peak), and marked our turn-around point.
#2: A view from the roof of the Hotel Marshyangdi in Kathmandu Valley was as close as we ever got to our original target of 27N 85E.
A view from the roof of the Hotel Marshyangdi in Kathmandu Valley was as close as we ever got to our original target of 27N 85E.
#3: A small sample of interesting sights near Kathmandu.
A small sample of interesting sights near Kathmandu.
#4: The sharp drop-off at the end of Lukla’s short runway makes it one of the world’s most dangerous airports.
The sharp drop-off at the end of Lukla’s short runway makes it one of the world’s most dangerous airports.
#5: A steep climb above Namche Bazaar.
A steep climb above Namche Bazaar.
#6: Dingboche Chhukhung
Dingboche Chhukhung
#7: Picturesque Ama Dablam above Dingboche gets our vote as the world’s most lovely mountain.
Picturesque Ama Dablam above Dingboche gets our vote as the world’s most lovely mountain.
#8: Stopping to admire the spindrift off the less frequently seen side of Ama Dablam.
Stopping to admire the spindrift off the less frequently seen side of Ama Dablam.
#9: Looking back down the Chhukung Valley towards Dingboche.
Looking back down the Chhukung Valley towards Dingboche.
#10: Dave, Tim, and Mani rest at 16,000’ elevation, just 10 miles and one mountain range from 28N 87E.
Dave, Tim, and Mani rest at 16,000’  elevation, just 10 miles and one mountain range from 28N 87E.