September/Oct of last year 2008 a group of friends, 10 of us in all, spent 2 weeks trekking in the Dhauligiri area of Nepal. (STUNNING).The chief Sherpa on this trip was Pemba. The trip was very demanding and on several occasions it could have been very easy to "GIVE UP" but this young man and his teamof Sherpas Porters and Kitchen staff were always on hand with a cheery word "not far,not far" an illuminating smile, a steadying handon the more demanding parts of the trek and always encouragement.Nothing was ever too much trouble, at one point being offered a carry over one of the passes we trekked, REFUSED. Every need was met with graciousness. The Nepalese are a wonderful people and their country is Gob smashingly beautiful.It is my intention to return to this beautiful country to sample it great hospitality culture and beauty.Without a shadow of a doubt my first port of call will be PEMBA.

Anne Goodwin & Derbyshire

England.

goodwinsmail(@)aol.com

We trekked to Mera and Island Peak in Oct/Nov 2008, and met for the first time Ang Pemba Sherpa, our Sirdar for the trip. Without doubt, Ang Pemba turned the trip into one that will stay in our memory forever. His professionalism, climbing skill, organization and leadership qualities all contributed to make the trip a great success for us. We would have no hesitation in recommending Pemba, and hope we will take a trip with him again!

Sian and Rob Williams.
United Kingdom