Everest, Nepal

Children, Nunthala.

Porters returning to Jiri, village of Nunthala.

Sherpani in traditional dress, village of Nunthala.

Buddhist nuns descend from Chutok La, high above the Dudh Kosi.

Mani rock near Ghat.

Mani rocks near Ghat.

Thame gompa interior, founded circa 1670. Some prayer books are 300 years old.

Entrance to Thame gompa.

Tengboche gompa.

Sunset on Mount Everest as seen from Tengboche gompa.

The all-seeing eyes of Buddha, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple), Kathmandu.

Sunset view from Tengboche of Nuptse, Everest (left center), Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.