Travel photographs

Namche Bazaar, the administrative headquarters of Solu-Khumbu.

Buddhist prayer flags on the hill above Namche Bazaar.

Khumbi Yul Lha (Khumbila, 5761m), the holy mountain.

Our first view of Ama Dablam (6856m) on the climb from Namche Bazaar.

A panorama of Everest (8850m), Lhotse (8414m) and Ama Dablam (6856m) on the climb from Namche Bazaar.

Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam, three of the most spectacular mountains in the world.

Me in front of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.

At the Everest View Hotel and contemplating Everest (far distance, left), Lhotse (far distance, right with the wisp of condensed air) and Ama Dablam (right).

Cholatse (left, 6335m), Taboche Peak (second left, 6367m), unnamed hill (foreground, 4892m - still taller then Mont Blanc!), Everest (far distance second right, 8850m) and Lhotse (far distance right, 8414m).

Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam seen through the trees near Khumjung.

A dzo takes nap in the bushes near Khumjung.

Ama Dablam, more spectacular than its far higher neighbours Everest and Lhotse.

Ama Dablam from Khumjung.

Another view of Ama Dablam from Khumjung.

Thamserku (6608m) from Khumjung.

Buddhist prayer wheels outside the gompa in Khumjung.

Sir Edmund Hillary's hospital in Khunde.