And her dowry

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And her dowry

And her dowry

BOLD TEXT HERESherpanis carrying bride's dowry on their backs. High on Khumbu Valley, Nepal
Marcsoltan
on Oct 19, 2008 12:03 am
Image Type(s): Alpine Climbing
Image ID: 454694

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BCJ

BCJ - Oct 19, 2008 3:09 pm - Voted 10/10

Very cool

What a neat cultural thing to experience.

Marcsoltan

Marcsoltan - Oct 19, 2008 10:37 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Very cool

Yes, thank you BCJ, Sherpas have a rich cultural tradition.
And I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time to get these shots. And, I wasn't sure if I should post them, but I figured even if one person comes to appreciate the photos it would be worth it. You happen to be the first one.
Happy climbing,
Marc

BCJ

BCJ - Oct 19, 2008 10:59 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Very cool

Hillary did so much for high-altitude mountaineering but some of his most lasting work was what he did for the people of the Khumbu Valley. I think it's neat to see the entire experience that people get when they visit the area so thanks much for posting the photos. I hope to make it there before too long.

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