Long before I left home for this trek I gave considerable thought to what I wanted to create as far as the atmosphere of the trek. I wanted the trek to be an extraordinary experience for everyone from porters to clients. My vision was for peace, equanimity, and inclusion, as well as bringing about a deep sense of brotherhood for all. I’ve spent enough years traveling (and living) in the East to know how difficult it is to achieve a sense of equality and brotherhood in traditional, hierarchical societies. There are complex boundaries that nearly forbid such relationships. I told Hem and John of my vision and held it deeply in my thoughts throughout the trek. It is nothing that can be made to happen, but intention has power.
