First day at Lukla before start of trek. 
Our room at Phakding.Looks like a typical Chinese Wedding Suite!
Guides and porters having their meals, the usual Dahl Baht (Lentil with rice)
Tin,our assistant guide for this trip,behind the well-stocked counter in Phakding
Porters resting on the way to Monjo
One porter hurt his leg. Deepak and Minma deliberating solution.
Slurping RaRa noodle soup at Shyangbuche
Enjoying tea break at a german cafe in Namche – our treat of the day
Shopping for food in Namche to be cooked at Base Camp and High Camp
Flush toilet in Everest Hotel at Namche!
The most delicious Dahl Baht at lunch point before Tengbuche
Slogging away in the wee hours on the way to Island Peak
Deepak standing proudly with Minma on top of Island Peak with Divine Flag
Specially baked apple pie for Deepak after his summit on his birthday
Everyone of us – trekkers, guides and porters having a celebratory dinner upon return to Lukla
Deepak brushing his teeth early morning at Lukla before fly-off
Retrieving our luggage at Kathmandu domestic airport
Our first meal at Everest Steak House in Thamel immediately upon return to civilization
So, you have read about our journey to Island Peak last month. And you have seen Deepak, Ham and Minma as our ‘poster boys of the month’ standing smugly on top of the peak. This mini album allows you to peek into what went on behind the scenes of this ardous yet delightful trip.
P/s: For those who wish to read about our journey and view the main photo album, you can do so at our website www.nepalexplore.com.