The most lasting impression I have from the trek myself being a keen photographer was not as I expected the photographs I took, but the people I met along the way, the Nepalese are of the kindest people I have had the privilege to meet, and i will keep these memories close to my heart as long as i live.   From Buddhist Priests to Porters from Sherpas to families and locals to cattle herders, you have to admire there resilience and generosity, Then the stunning countryside that is second to none anywhere in the world.   The climax builds all the way, around every valley more and more stunning views,   Amadablam the most photogenic mountain there is, and towards the end of the trip when we have reached the Gokyo lakes then summited later the next day my advice would if you were to take one picture one shot all trip if it was of this panorama from the summit above the lakes your whole trip would be worth it for this picture alone, and this is all after sizing up Everest if only to pause for a moment and think the unthinkable. Get in shape, travel light, respect the challenge because if you complete the trek it will be the most rewarding trek you can do.(EBG - 1st March 2007)