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Our Experiences With The Sherpa People
 Nepal is like a delicious layer cake. The top layer (scenery and mountains) is so amazing, that people often don’t bother to see the yummy delights that lie beneath. But on this Adventure, we’ll get to know Sherpa culture, and discover why it is renowned for its warmth and compassion, and also for its in-balance-with-nature quality.
In one settlement, a village elder, will give us a lesson in preparation and ceremony
of Yak Butter Tea, using his family’s old style wood and brass butter churn. And if
there is a cooperative nak (female yak) nearby, we might even learn to milk.
 We'll be invited to a joyous Chyangdung-- a colorful village dance festivity-- and if you’re an adventurous traveler, you can link arm-over-shoulders with the villagers, and our hosts will be happy to teach you Sherpa dancing.
 Everyone’s favorite encounter is the night when we divide into groups of three or four travelers, and are guests in Sherpa homes for a traditional dinner. Each of these visits is different. Some travelers get to try their hands at a Nepali hand loom. Others learn to cook the Nepali way, and then Nepalis and travelers all sit down together, for a dinner by the light of flickering yak butter candles. You come away with a rare experience of an ancient culture that is in harmony with the planet, and a lesson in earth stewardship.
And we'll have a lively campfire with our entire crew, where we get try their Rakshi (Sherpa millet wine) and learn their traditional Sherpa songs. Some travelers may sing with their Sherpa friends, into the wee hours of the morning.
On the trail, we’ll visit some one room village schools, make gifts of school supplies to the teachers, and spend time with the children. They are really happy to see us, and some times a game of soccer ensues.
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