paul_ark: Early morning, long road
paul_ark: Daybreak drive
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paul_ark: Checkpoint ahead
paul_ark: Leaving behind a checkpoint
paul_ark: Gaining altitude
paul_ark: Caravan
paul_ark: Race to Everest
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paul_ark: Early morning in Tibet
paul_ark: First glimpse of Everest
paul_ark: Breathtaking
paul_ark: 2 large land masses
paul_ark: Majestic view
paul_ark: Mount Everest: 2 hours to Base Camp
paul_ark: Great view = great many souvenir vendors
paul_ark: Everest ahead!
paul_ark: Everest vista 1
paul_ark: Everest vista 2
paul_ark: Switchbacks
paul_ark: Everest vista 3
paul_ark: Much needed break
paul_ark: Our band of merry men (& lady)
paul_ark: Tunnel ahead
paul_ark: Mountain pass
paul_ark: Trek through the valley
paul_ark: Long road out of town
paul_ark: Village outskirts
paul_ark: Zhaxizong Village
paul_ark: Downtown