Mt. Everest Expedition: Visit with Lama Geishi
Howdy from Pheriche.
Today we walked in bright sunshine out of shady Deboche, crossed the river and cruised into Pangboche. There we met with Lama Geishi, the
trusted and friendly high lama that so many of the Sherpa climbers revere. Lama Geishi was very kind to bless our Everest team... he wished us each luck, gave us prayers to bring to the summit of the world, and tied ceremonial red strings around our necks that we'll each keep on for the duration of the trip. I've had a number of meetings with him through the years, and he has always welcomed my teams... but we were definitely worried that he might not be able to see us this time. The word was out that he'd just been released from the hospital in Kathmandu. Sure enough, he smiled as he acknowledged the serious nature of his illness. He laughed in telling us (with Lam Babu acting as interpreter) that just a week before, he hadn't thought he'd survive.
We left Pangboche and quickly left behind the world of trees... entering instead the land of rock and ice as we turned the corner toward the North and Pheriche. It is significantly colder now and the animals are mostly rugged four-wheel-drive yaks these days whereas down lower they were mostly cows. We are all feeling great and are ready for our first night at 14,000 ft. Nearly the height of Mount Rainier.
Best,
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Comments (2)
I hope you are getting my e-mails Mark and Karen. Saw your birthday this am when I got on the computer. That was great of you Karen. Sounds like you are headed for the base camp now. What an experience meeting the Lama. Lots of prayers are for you all. Love Mom
Posted by: Cornelia Miller on
Bill has always dreamed of a meeting with the Lama! He has had a limetime search for total consciousness. Don’t forget to bring some home.
Posted by: Henry G on