It's been just over a year since I soaked up the splendid view of the Annapurna Region, trekked through friendly villages and struggled up and down steep mountain sides.  And now, opportunity has knocked, and I am geared up to climb Kala Patar and trek to Everest Base Camp.  The lure of the Himal is as strong as the solid beauty it cast over the Kathmandu Valley.  The immense size parallals the large hearts of the Nepali people.  Soon I'll be there again.  "Malaai khusi laagyo."  I am happy