Great acclimatization hike today to 18,000′. That’s Cho Oyu (26,906′) in the background (with extremely high winds). We’ll move to interim camp and then Advanced Base Camp (ABC) over the next 2 days. Feeling great thus far. Other than some interruptions from the base camp dogs partying under the full moon and some midnight snacking by the yaks next to our tents, sleep has been plentiful. Pretty soon the real work (and real fun) begins!
Path to Everest
"The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark." -John Muir Moontimes.org Blog
Path to Everest 
I remember some dogs keeping us up 2 nights in a row in Namche two years ago. The howling never stopped. Eventually we succumbed to the thin air and long days and slept. Keep pressing on, Jim.
good luck Jim- Pole-Pole as the Africans say!
You seem pumped! I could not be happier. Rock on my brother.
Keep on keepin’ on, buddy! Loving the updates and photos.