Amber received confirmation that KB summitted Everest on My 20th! This is an incredible achievement and we are all very proud of KB. Amber reports that KB suffered some snow blindness and had some difficulty at Camp 4 but that he has made it safely down to base camp!
I am sure that there will be a big celebration in Kathmandu when KB arrives there!
We have learned of a situation involving some 7 families(58 people) of the Tamang community who are living in caves adjacent to the Langtang National Park. The elder of the group Kami Tamang (75) says that shortage of lands and being separated from any major support groups has contributed to their current living situations.
There are 28 school age children living in these caves and they have been unable to attend school due to their current situation.
Amber sent me this information and we talked about helping these children with some of the funds we have currently raised. He has been in touch with someone from the area who is aware of the situation and we are waiting to find out which is the best way to proceed.
We will keep you all posted.
Just in case you would like to help us out.....we can send all 28 children to school for a year for about $42 per child! Contact myself or 3 Jewels Adventures if you would like to lend a hand!
Amber and I would like to stress that what we feel makes 3 Jewels Adventures a unique adventure travel company.....is our committment toward helping peoples in the SoluKhumbu area of the Himalayas. When Amber sent the information about the members of the tamang community in need of assistance....we both had the same idea(a world apart) to do what we could to help out!
3 Jewels Adventures is committed to" Making a Difference" in the lives of the people who live in the SoluKhumbu Region. Our treks and climbs are more of a cultural experience rather than just a standard "trip"
A portion of fees clients pay for treks and climbs goes toward our Himalyan Education Development Project undertakings!
It is who we are and what we believe!
Next post.....Upcoming trips and more projects1
Our Best To You All!
Hi, Jim, it's jenny eckton. I saw your blog via Sue's recommendation on facebook. I'm really looking forward to following your adventures this way, and it seems like you do outstanding work. Also, congratulations on your retirement (I hear from my old man that it's the best).
ReplyDeleteCheers!