"Break" Tsering as he used to be popularly known back in Darjeeling (for his reknowned break-dance moves), back in the days, this dai lived in Tenzing Koti and is a member of mountaineering royalty (the grand-nephew of the late Tenzing Norgay himself).  His mother was my local guardian back during my school days and it was always a matter of great food whenever I had the chance to go to his place and then visit Tenzing's residence to see the private museum there inside.  Although with such an esteemed background, this dai is one of the most down to earth fellas I have ever known: A very humble man and also among the most hepful we have here.  BTW, his songs at the various Himalayan and Nepali events in NYC are a treat to watch. 

A great program on TV today and its nice to see Sherpas and other peeps of the Himalayan region being portrayed for what they are: Hard working immigrants here to provide for the family they left behind.  Thanks for the great article, blue moon and kalopoolbasi