Namaste to all of you in Nepal.  I wish to thank you for the wonderful services provided to me during my stay in Nepal and Island Peak climbing.  I am finally home again in the United States and getting back to my normal life.  I'm sorry it's been some time since I've gotten a chance to email, but it's been very busy here. 

I hope all went well with your elections and everybody is happy.  I see that Nepal is now a republic.  I am writing this email to thank you and review the Island Peak expedition.  I must say I was nothing more than pleased with the guide services provided to me by Himalayan Glacier ,  my trekking leader Bimal Thapa and climbing leader  Man Bahadur.  Bimal was always considered my needs and was in great shape as well. 

He was very flexible in scheduling our days, because some days we were a very fast team, and were easily able to travel further than the suggested ittinerary.  He was also very resourcefull when it came to knowing the names of the mountains in the area and other advice I needed.  I feel that he did a great job selecting lodges along the trek that were comfortable and hospitable. 

I felt that Bimal was more of a friend to me than a guide which made traveling alone very nice.  All the logistics of the trip went well as far as food, lodging, dates, and other arrangements went.  I am pleased with the fact that you were able to make such a custom itinerary such as the sightseeing tour I got to go on in Kathmandu instead of two days of rock climbing.  The porter that was arranged did a fine job as well. 

Man was very a very safe and patient climbing guide.  He was good at setting a pace that the entire group was comfortable with.  There were no technical difficulties on our climb, however he did a great job assisting some of the lesser experienced climbers achieve the summit.  The food at base camp was my favorite part of the whole trip.  The staff that put together our meals there did a fantastic job and I'd really like to thank them for their services!  I really have no complaints worth writing that happened during my Island PEAK Climbing with Himalaya Glacier Trekking. 

In short I can say you really took care of me.  Look forward to meeting you guys again soon. Hope all is well and take care.

Keith   Benz

March 2008

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