Sherpa guide sets Qomolangma record

KATHMANDU, Nepal - Family, friends and supporters welcomed a veteran Sherpa guide upon his return to Nepal's capital on Saturday, days after his record 24th climb of Qomolangma, known in the West as Mount Everest.

After flying back from Qomolangma to Kathmandu, Kami Rita was greeted by the waiting crowd at the airport. His wife hugged him and the crowd covered him with a cream-colored scarf and offered him yogurt.

The brief celebration at the airport parking area with traditional drums was followed by Rita riding on a truck waving to supporters as they drove out of the airport.