"I am not lonely. I go back home twice a month and my parents and four siblings often come to see me," said Tsomo.

Tsomo has also made friends with the local people who run the tea houses or lodges at the base camp. "We often talk about the latest happenings with each other when we are not busy," said Tsomo. "They often prepare meals for me when I am busy, which I really appreciate."

The job also brings happy surprises to Tsomo who has received many postcards or letters from tourists. "I have made friends with some of the visitors. After they return home, they will share their travels with me by mailing me letters or postcards," Tsomo smiled when speaking of her friends far away.

Over the past seven years, Tsomo has received more than 50 postcards which are hung on the wall of her dormitory near the post office. "I feel warm every time I see them. They make me realize that my job is meaningful," said Tsomo.

The 8,848-meter high Mount Qomolangma presents dangers such as altitude sickness and bad weather. "The plateau bestows upon us a superior physicality, stronger lungs and heart, and a bright red face. These are gifts of nature," said Tsomo.

"Although my working conditions are hard, I will stick to my post and send blessings from Mount Qomolangma to more people across the world," said Tsomo.