Sheila's Khumbu High trek photos 2

Each village is proud to have its own gompa, essentially a temple and place of worship.

We frequently stop on the trail to admire the view. Here is part of the team, L to R, Sheila, Akhilesh, Aoife, Rory, Urs and Jan.

While not many of us would like to carry a load like this, our porters were professionals and the loads were quite reasonable, and we paid them very well. They were a great team and really nice guys, and often stopped in photogenic spots.

So that is why people visit Gokyo, not only is set in a magnificent place, but the views from the hills nearby are fantastic.

Most people come to see Everest, and we did! Lhotse, #4 in the world, is on the right and between is the staggering Nuptse wall.

At last a good picture of a yak (although I am not sure where the green came from)