Thanks for your comment. Regarding giving pencils and writing material to children in the rural villages I would ask you NOT to do it. The problem is that the kids are getting so used to just asking for something – they don’t really need pens, however, tourists are often taken by the fact that the children don’t ask for chocolate or money but for pens. So, if you want to help the children and their education, give pens and books directly to schools or other organisations. It would also be good to buy the stationary in Nepal as it saves you bringing it over and you help the local economy with this. I hope this helps!

I think that you have an interesting book in you (if you haven’t already written one). I think you should someday write about your life in Nepal. I think that you could incorporate all of the aspects (cultural observations, your job, your fitness regime, and climbing Everest) into an enjoyable read.

I hope that the mountain treats you warmly and kindly for all of the care you seem to have treated her and her people with in your life. Best of luck!