https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2008/03/14/remembering-nepal/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:46:37 -0400<![CDATA[Reading this article about how the Chinese are muscling the Nepalese over Everest in preparation for an Olympics inspired or connected expedition to the mountain&#8211;the Chis don&#8217;t want the pesky Tibetan raining on their parade&#8211;reminded me of the couple of weeks I spent trekking in Nepal (1989). No, I didn&#8217;t go anywhere near Everest (or near that high) though we did have a sherpa who had been a guide on Everest expeditions&#8211;a delightful fellow with a Buddhist smile. It&#8217;s an unforgettable experience, if you ever get a chance to do it. Just stay clear of the Maoist guerrillas. (I never saw any myself.)]]>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:54:57 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2008/03/14/remembering-nepal-n215371