Author: Daniel Fink

  • Kathmandu

    Neither E nor I were able to sleep all that well and we were up and about well ahead of the alarm. We went to have breakfast at the Zeppelin Cafe. What a buffet! French toast, sausages, omelets, sushi, smoked salmon…donuts! Our flight from Bangkok to Kathmandu was in Business Class, so we were able…

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  • Around the World

    Arrival in Bangkok. It is official, I have travelled around the world. Of course, it took me 4 years to do so, but I have flown from Denver to Bangkok across the Pacific and Atlantic. I checked into the Amari Hotel and then went out to find an ATM and internet connection. After sending a…

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  • Layover in London

    Thankfully, I slept most of the flight. I was starting to wake up when they came through with breakfast, but I really felt like sleeping more, so I kept my eyes closed and tried to get a little more rest. My layover in London is about 10 hours, and I really did not want to…

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  • Leaving Home

    The day is finally here. 4 years after my last trip to Nepal, I am finally returning. I know that I am returning to a different country than the one I knew 4 years ago. This year has been very tough in Nepal, with the King closing the country earlier in the year. The past…

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  • In Transit to Nepal

    My first warning is that I will publish a post-trip blog from my journal. Internet access is scarce and expensive, so I am trying to be as efficient as I can. I ended up barely underneath the 32kg limit on bags (29.8 on one and 26.7 on the other). Of course, I am carrying some…

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  • Nepal Reading List

    When people hear that I have just returned from trekking in Nepal, most of them mention a book that they are reading or have read. As I am an avid reader and collector of mountaineering books, I have a few suggestions(links point to amazon). This will also help to pass the time as I transcribe…

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  • Trek Journal Notes

    I’m currently working on transferring my journal from paper to my blog. A dear friend gave me a wonderful journal to take with me. I can honestly say that it went every step of the way, it was always with me. It will take me awhile, so be patient. As I transcribe my journal, I…

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  • Pace

    One of the most important lessons I have learned in recent years is to pace yourself. I often see (and sometimes hike with) people that charge ahead on the trail at full bore for 30 or 45 minutes. Then they stop for 15 minutes to recover. I used to be one of these people and…

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  • Taking Care of Business in the Tetons

        I arrived well past dark on the 13th. The last 150 miles were a little chilly, but a good hat and gloves made the trip endurable. Of course, I should have just stopped and put on the soft top, but that would make too much sense! When I arrived at the Chalet, I took…

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