Today Mike Johnson and I were up early to take pictures. We got our first glimpse of Everest! What an amazing day! I hiked back up to the Stupa above Tengboche to get shots of the monastery, Ama Dablam, Everest and the general scenery. I had a companion this morning, a local dog who hung out with me up and down the trail. Before breakfast we visited the local monastery. The architecture and the art were incredibly intricate and the setting very peaceful. After breakfast, we were back on the trail towards Pheriche. About halfway along the trail, we were privileged enough to visit Lama Geshe. This Lama is a very important Lama for Sherpas and climbers. Lama Geshe blessed us all. Melinda Johnson, Bob Veno and I were very fortunate to be wearing prayer beeds. The Lama took them from us, mixed them with his and then blessed them. He then told a story of a doctor who treated a yeti and lived to 180 years old. He then presented the docs (and me and Bob Veno) with a beautiful card telling the story and wrote our names on them in Nepali. All of us were very moved. We visited the monastery there, where there was a glass case with the skeletal remains of a “yeti” hand. The group got a big kick out of that. We hiked on to Pheriche with amazing views of Ama Dablam and arrived to our tea house in Pheriche at about 4pm. We had tea, of course, and then visited the Himalayan Rescue association clinic and then Wongchu took us on another hike. Tomorrow is another of Wongchu’s rest days.
Blue Sky Happy Day
CORY EXPLORES 
What a magical day my friend! Love the pictures!
I’m always thinking of how Sonya would take the picture. Luckily the Sherpas are patient people!
Cory
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Amazing pictures, and I know that it’s even more magnificent being there! I’m just thrilled for you!
Thanks babe. Having a blast.
Cory
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Cory what an amazing journey you are allowing us to come along on. Thanks for sharing!
Cory, I am enjoying your pictures and blog. We are all envious. Thanks for sharing.
Marilyn
Great pictures buddy! Keep them coming!
Nice!, ” Top of the world Ma!”
Hoppa!
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I think you will have your treks next year fully booked before you hit Boise!
I hope so! I will definitely be back.
Cory
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Magnificent picture!! So happy you are having such a terrific trip. Your writing is very descriptive, I can almost see the Lama. Dad
Thanks. If you take hundreds, some turn out!
Cory
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Hi Cory. I am really enjoying your daily adventures and your excitement of this interesting “hike” you are doing. Your mom and I talk about it every morning. She is your greatest fan. We are now wondering about the Yeti! Much Aloha Stephanie
Wow! Great pics!
GO BRONCOS! I’m forwarding the picture to Coach Pete! That was a great surprise!
Cory, We’re so glad that you are making this trip of a lifetime! It’s great to “follow’ your trip via this blog. Have happy and safe travels! Love, Jen, Richard & Jason Shih
Stunning photos Cory…and what a phenomenal experience! So excited for you..and thoroughly enjoying your blog! Thank you for sharing with all of us!
Very cool story about the Lama blessing!