Nepal2011: Colostomy Got Me Here

May 2011

Trekking to Everest Base Camp was an absolutely awesome trek! 

I can honestly say there was not a single minute when I thought I would rather be somewhere else.  Really!

I couldn’t dream for more … 

Spectacular Nepalese landscape

Happy & friendly Nepalese people

A varied but like-minded team from Canada

Physically & mentally challenging trek



Trekking to Everest Base Camp

was on my ‘bucket list’ for decades.

Cancer & Colostomy motivated me to

Just do it !

Nepal2011: Men in Photos

May 2011

I was told that most Nepalese people are shy and don’t want their pictures taken. I have full respect for their wishes, and never took pictures without their permission. 

Men were most difficult to photograph.  They didn’t ‘volunteer’ for a photograph, but often showed pride in their work, and would allow a photograph in that context. 

I think they appreciated our recognition of their strength, and the lame but sincere efforts to speak to them in their own language.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp was on my ‘bucket list’ for decades.

Cancer & Colostomy motivated me to

Just do it !

Nepal2011: Women in Photos

May 2011

I was told that most Nepalese people are shy and don’t want their pictures taken. I have full respect for their wishes, and never took pictures without their permission.  I was tentative about photographing women, not wanting to be intrusive, and unsure if a male foreigner was welcome.

A few Nepalese words, pronounced poorly, but with sincerity, often caused a smile

Elders'  faces show a lifetime of character

I had over 100 photos printed, shipped to Nepal, and delivered by our Guides.  I expect for many of these women, it would be their only picture.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp was on my ‘bucket list’ for decades.

Cancer & Colostomy motivated me to

Just do it !

Nepal2011: Children in Photos

May 2011

I was told that most Nepalese people are shy and don’t want their pictures taken. I have full respect for their wishes, and never took pictures without their permission. 

Children were fun.  They would often giggle with our attempts to use our few Nepalese words.  

Somehow I was fortunate to be able to easily relate to them.  Maybe the white beard made me look like an elder, maybe small stature made me less intimidating, maybe being on my knees to show them their picture.  I am not sure why, but I was allowed to get great images, gracefully.

Often, I would photograph a child, who would then disappear, but return within minutes with brothers, sisters, and cousins.  Sometimes I would have a crowd of 10 children patiently waiting for ‘their turn’.

I had over 100 photos printed, shipped to Nepal, and delivered by our Guides.  I expect for many children, it would be their only picture.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp was on my ‘bucket list’ for decades.

Cancer & Colostomy motivated me to

Just do it !