A Different Way To Everest

​I found out recently that the classic route isn’t the only way to reach Everest Base Camp in Nepal. I’ve just been the hard way!

Kathmandu from a hotel window.

When I took the picture above… I was the other end of a long flight, too far away to go home. I was sharing this room with a stranger who became a good friend. Anticipating a trek which I hoped would…