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- Lukla Airstrip
- I arrived at Lukla on this plane. To land, the plane flies directly toward the side of the valley, and lands uphill on the short, steep unpaved runway. (10/29/94)
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- Mani stones and prayer flags
- These mani stones and prayer flags were encountered between Lukla and Phakding. The writing is in Tibetan characters. Mani stones should be passed to the left, in a clockwise direction. (10/29/94)
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- Namche Bazaar
- Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest Region for most trekkers, is the major regional trading center, and contains the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park. (10/31/94)
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- Tengboche Monastery
- Tengboche Monastery is the largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region. It was recently rebuilt at great expense after being destroyed by a fire. The tip of Mount Everest is visible to the left, and Ama Dablam stands to the right. (11/2/94)
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- Buddhist ceremony
- This is a memorial service for a deceased monk in the Tengboche monastery. (11/2/94)
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