Travel photographs

A rural scene on the trail out of Monjo.

Khumbila from Monjo.

Porters and dzos carry supplies up the trail.

Cows graze the trail between Monjo and Phakding.

A last view of Khumbila on the trail back to Phakding.

Thamserku from the trail back to Phakding.

Another view of Thamserku from the trail back to Phakding.

Fir trees frame Thamserku from the trail back to Phakding.

Sunlight behind Thamserku from the trail back to Phakding.

Clouds slip in front of Thamserku.

Another typical Himalayan scene: rhododendron lines the path by a mountain waterfall.

An example of Himalayan terracing.

A mani stone on the path to Phakding. The arrow shows that it is auspicious to pass it on the left.

The Dudh Khosi river.

The trail to Lukla.

Prayer flags and mani stones are found everywhere.

Another mani stone on the trail to Lukla.

You don't have to walk far in Nepal to come across further signs of building work.

Kusum Kanguru (6367m) rises above the trail at the Thado Khosi Khola Bridge.

Porters are paid 2000 Nepalese Rupees (around £20) to make the 8 day trek from Jiri to Namche Bazaar. They return in just 3 days.

Dozens of flat pieces of rock comprise this mani stone monument.

Storm clouds gather on our return to Lukla.

A sacred cow prepares to charge!

Typical Nepalese farmland in terraces lining the hillside near Lukla.