heading off to everest

i will leave saturday morning and return next sunday (oct 4-12). 8 days of trekking in the everest region awaits. we've hired two porters/guides and have everything ready to go. unfortunately, lydia had to back out because of work commitments, but we still anticipate having a blast. the plane ride in, is supposed to be a trip...literally landing heading for a mountain on an uphill runway...turning at the last second possible without colliding into rock. ah well...so much for not liking to fly! i'll think of it as disney world himalaya...yikes! i'm bringing my good camera so get ready for tons more 'vacation photos' when i return. i wish you all could join me...really! talk to you when i get back; have a great week. lots of love, j