Clockwise: Peter (Kiwi that I spent the most time hiking with on this trip. 37 year old Engineer travelling for a year). Kim (Kiwi and ex Nepali trekking guide. She made sure that all the newbies knew what they were up for!) Gian (Swiss who was fluent in so many languages it made your head spin. Hoping to work as a Political Diplomat this year) Georgina (Auzzie with whom I shared many a laugh and many a great debate on "the office" culture) Iban (Ibiza masseuse who carried his chinese medical handbook and full tripod on the hike! Was wonderful to see someones first hiking experience and how wowed they were at everything!) Me of course! Laura (US chica who just finished a semester abroad in Chile)