We commence our journey overland following the route of the first pioneers to Jiri a market town and the gateway to the Solu Kumbu region. The first few days are a push up through the beautiful alpine region of Solu on our way to the mountain air strip at Lukla. From Lukla we continue onwards amongst and alongside the regions famous inhabitants the legendary Sherpas. These hardy people have carved an existence since time immemorial from the frozen landscape. Passing through Sherpa villages and Monasteries along the way to our destination, Gokyo, Gokyo Ri, Kalla Pattar. From Gokyo Ri and Kalapattar, there are outstanding views of Everest along with Nuptse and Lhotse. We