Got a good laugh. Am glad to know the "real" Everest has not become commercial with trinkets, at least I hope not. My trek was in 1980, two weeks trekking through the mountains. A once in a lifetime experience one can never forget. Am so glad I was fearless (aka stupid / naïve) when I was young. Now I can smile and say "Oh yes, I did it." Memories..........! Lilia