Ray and Liyang taking a hike on a rest day in Namche. Many of the stones in this region have Tibetan prayers written on them.

Heading out of Namche we have great weather. We will be going up the valley on the right side of the picture.

Ray taking a break with Mt. Ama Dablam, 22,493 ft (6856m), in the background.

Leo was all geared up with his trekking poles and cozy down parka.

Liyang on the way to Tengboche Monastery.

We happen to get to Tengboche Monastery on the day of the biggest festival of the year, Mani Rimdu.

The Alpine glow on the peaks from Tengboche Monastery.

Mt. Ama Dablam in the background as Liyang stops near some mani stones. These stones have the mantra "Om mani padme hum" written on them.

We took another rest day in the small village of Pheriche 14,042 feet (4281m). The buildings can be seen in the center-left of the photo.

Liyang taking a break near a few Tibetan prayer flags.