Reaching Beyond the Clouds

Everest Metal, Dzi Stone Bead Necklace, and Puja Necklace

This is the metal all summiters received from Nepal’s Minister of Tourism. The Dzi Ancient Stone Bead necklace are the stones given to me by David (the man I met on the plane while flying to Kathmandu). And most important: The Puja necklace which were given to us during our Puja (blessing) Ceremony at base camp. I wore the Azi and Puja necklaces until I was safely home. Now I will place them with a summit photo and my summit certificate in a display case.  

Puja Ceremony, May 21st