The first thing I would like to do is thank Himal for helping me to organize this trip even though everything was very last minute due to a conflict with work. As a private guide, he provided me with a very competitive price and he helped me to clear a lot of doubts I had about my trek. They have also been very flexible in accommodating my request to change to my preferred accommodation. As a special thank you, I wish to say a special word of thanks to my guide, Dewan Rai, who always took care of me during the trek, and helped me carry my backpack without asking for extra money. In addition, he took a few good pictures of me as well. A five-day trek to the peak of Everest is a truly remarkable experience, especially for those with limited time. Please do not hesitate to book your tour with this local company to help support the economy of Nepal!