16th April 2008

After a well deserved rest, a good lunch and being in touch with the world through the facilities at The Pyramid, research team 1 is proceeding to Gorakshep. They are scheduled to arrive at Gorakshep by 3 p.m. today.

The Eco Everest Expedition Research Team 1 would like to thank Mr. Kaji Bista, manager of the Pyramid, Mr. Lhakpa Sherpa, Tenzin Chhoter and the EV-K2-CNR team for the delicious spaghetti and refreshments. Along with the opportunity to recharge our electronic accessories, research team 1 got the opportunity to recharge psychologically and in spirit per courtesy the warm hospitality of the people at the Pyramid.

Research Team1 poses in front of the Pyramid International Laboratory-Observatory, base of Mount Everest (5050 m.)

The Pyramid is built and maintained by EV-K2-CNR in partnership with Nepal NAST. The research team would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Kaji Bista, Mr. Lakpa Sherpa, Mr. Tenzin Chhoter and all the EV-K2-CNR team at the pyramid, internet and other recharging facilities and of course the warm hospitality.