November 26

< Newer | Older > Wed, 11/26/2008 - 15:15 — pps

in front of monasteryThe adventures continue.  As we were sitting watching a wild ram high on the hillside, a Llama and his entourage came by.  He blessed us and us and went on his way down the trail.  We visited Tengbouche monastery.  It houses all ages of monks. We had the amazing opportunity to visit The Llama Ringboche in his home and talk with him.  Everest is still seen behind us but getting smaller.  We ate yak steaks and drank yak butter tea.  Yum! Sort of.  We are staying at Kami's house today in Khumgden.  We stopped to visit the boarding school of Dawa, Lakpa's son. Our days are still filled with wonder.

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Gary

Myra — Wed, 11/26/2008 - 15:46

Congratulations, Gary! I'm so happy for you. Happy Thanksgiving! This will be a memorable one for you. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!! Soak it all in.
- Myra

Namaste Maura!

Tuskers — Wed, 11/26/2008 - 16:03

Hope you all have had a good night's sleep and are well rested. Glad the 'adventures' still continue .... becuase in some ways the descent after such an exhilarating trek / climb can prove to be more difficult! Hope someone is organising a big party at Pakhding or Lukla and has managed to stock up plenty of Everest Beer!

When you get to Kathmandu, you may want to check out 'Tibetan Incarnations' - a music CD - from a good cd store! You are bound to have heard it play at many places during your trip. It is 'one' of the 'many' souvenirs that you must take back home! May be an extra copy or two for Team 'X' (USA)!!!

Any chance your Organisers can plan a sunset viewing trip to Nagarkot?

Take care - Lots of Love - Team 'X'

GARY

Roue — Wed, 11/26/2008 - 16:50

Gary, I want to personally congratulate you. You are I think the only man that I know that says that he is going to do something (that seems impossible to me LOL) and goes for it. No matter how big or small the journey you are right there. I also have to congratulate all your fellow trekkers. You all are so amazing. I continue to look up all the towns an villages that you are seeing. I have also checked out some trekkers on You Tube. Have you guys climbed across on those little latters? OMG are they ever scary to watch ppl go on them. Gary to you and your new exteneded family I want to wish you ALL a very Happy Thanksgiving. I'm sure it means more to you all this year than any other. Keep up the good work and my God keep you all safe and warm. PARTY ON......LOL

Rou

To Frank and Gaylinn

cjabair — Wed, 11/26/2008 - 17:28

Hi Kids -- Buddhahood gig tonight with Panda, then Paul and I are off to Pennsylvania tomorrow for Thanksgiving. Have a great rest of your trip -- sounds like you may make your return before we get back to Rochester next week! Happy Thanksgiving to ALL on your trip and thanks for letting us tag along, virtually! Love and peace! Colleene and Paul

Christopher

JEMStager — Wed, 11/26/2008 - 19:01

Hi and a very Happy Thanksgiving to you all.....I am so encouraged that you are getting to spend Thanksgiving with Kami's family today..... having the love of a family surrounding you on a day we give Thanks and Praise is an awsome thing. This is a Thanksgiving you will remember forever! We will miss you, but Carroll and I will have a quiet turkey dinner at home. (I assume they don't have turkeys there! but Yak steaks...yum!?) I get to watch the entire Macy's Parade ;-) ! and on Friday we will visit his family. I pray your mohawk is all grown out by now....it had better be by Christmas when I get to see you ;-). Continue your journey down....and be safe....Lots of Love, MOM

GARMO

dairyqueen3 — Wed, 11/26/2008 - 19:10

JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW WE ARE TRACKING YOU EVERYDAY. CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO GET HOME SO WE CAN SEE ALL WONDER PICTURES. ENJOY THE REMAINDER OF YOUR TRIP. WILL HAVE EXTRA TURKEY FOR YOU TOMORROW. THINKING OF YOU. STAY SAFE. YOUR FRIENDS @ 14437

GARY

TARAMFASSO — Wed, 11/26/2008 - 19:38

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, IT IS A HARD ONE THIS YEAR BUT MOM IS AROUND US AND LOOKING DOWN, AND I AM SURE SHE IS HAPPY WITH YOUR BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT YOU HAVE!! WHEN YOU GET HOME WE WILL HAVE A FEAST FOR YOU TOO....YOU HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE BACK HERE AWAITING YOUR SAFE ARRIVAL AND TO HEAR ALL YOUR STORIES. PLEASE BE SAFE, AND YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS TODAY!! LOVE, TARA AND FAMILY

NOAH & LUKE SAY HI, PA!!!

Happy Thanksgiving Lisa!

M-Q-U. — Wed, 11/26/2008 - 21:18

WOW sounds like the journey down is just as amazing as it was going up! I'll be thinnking of you tomorrow as I "trot". Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day! Maureen

EVERYONE

Roue — Wed, 11/26/2008 - 21:32

This is wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving in the States as well as our loved ones not with us.
Rou~Chili NY

Lisa and Team: Happy Thanksgiving!!

Kennlaff@comcast.net — Thu, 11/27/2008 - 01:54

We'll be celebrating in Poughkeepsie with about 20 family/friends. I'm thinking there are tons of people who will be thinking about you guys celebrating this Thanksgiving as you get closer and closer to Khatmandu - I know we will. To our trekkers - we send wishes for a very happy thanksgiving and to all who have been writing in over the last 2.5 weeks as well. I hope Mel has a great visit south.

Betsy and June

lisa

Manzler — Thu, 11/27/2008 - 05:14

Hi
Sounds like you are having a great time. We are good.. Mel got off to Fl yesterday and is doing great. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and thinking of you. Love Mark

Lisa

pprato — Thu, 11/27/2008 - 16:46

Happy Thanksgiving!! So glad your trip is going well. Can't wait to hear all about it.. Love ya Patti

Hello Chris and Rick, from Jack Lewis

pattylewis — Thu, 11/27/2008 - 21:19

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I haven't been on line in a few days and have enjoyed catching up this afternoon. You all have done an awesome job. All us JOI'ers are wishing we were with you (well maybe a few of us). We wish you well as you head down.

Jack

Hello from the Liebel Thanksgiving!

cliebel — Thu, 11/27/2008 - 21:55

Hi Gaylinn and Everyone,

We are thinking about you as we eat turkey. Dear 'ol Dad says hi and, "Tell her we miss her!" I love you and and thankful that you are part of my life and my family. Love, Catherine