Category: Trekking
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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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