Sherpa Porters

 

Many porters carry over 70 pounds in sandals or bare feet for a fee of  $5 - $10 a day. 

 

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

italian dining trekking in dolomites italy aug 2014

The porter above carried my bag one day.

  The traditional way for sherpa ports to carry is with a sling around the forehead. 

I tried it and could not even lift it up.

 

The Trek

Teahouses

Sherpa Children

Namche Bazar

Bridges

Lukla Airport

 

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