Existing Member?

Getting Out There!

Photos: Along the Ganga Trail

NEPAL | Monday, 26 Nov 2012 | Photo Gallery


See all 11 photos >>
 


Along the Ganga Trail

USA | Monday, 26 Nov 2012 | Views [340]

Trekking through the foothills of the Himalaya is for sure an enlightening experience coming from the confines of the United States and my sheltered little life.  Mixed in with the beauty and awe of the mighty Himalaya were villages and people, ... Read more >


Photos: The Colors of Nepal

USA | Thursday, 15 Nov 2012 | Photo Gallery


See all 25 photos >>
 


Photos: Nepali Life

USA | Monday, 12 Nov 2012 | Photo Gallery


See all 18 photos >>
 


Nepali Life

USA | Monday, 12 Nov 2012 | Views [409]

Beautiful people, spiritual culture both Hindu and Buddhist, laughter and pride amoung the poorest of poor, incredible scenery and landscapes, and a strong work ethic make Nepal a delight to visit.  At every turn I witnessed hard working people ... Read more >


Photos: The Slog Up Poon Hill

NEPAL | Wednesday, 7 Nov 2012 | Photo Gallery


See all 10 photos >>
 


The Slog Up Poon Hill

USA | Tuesday, 6 Nov 2012 | Views [361]

How many steps can you climb in an hour? I suppose until you attempt it, you wouldn't know would you? From our tea house in Gorpani, which sits at 9100 ft, or thereabouts, we climbed around 3200 steps in the cold and pitch black at 4:30 am.  I think ... Read more >


Photos: The Many Faces of Nepal

NEPAL | Friday, 2 Nov 2012 | Photo Gallery


See all 16 photos >>
 


The Many Faces of Nepal

USA | Friday, 2 Nov 2012 | Views [364]

  Traveling through the villages and countryside of Nepal has been a wonderful and eye opening experience.  Around every bend in the road or trail, there has been a beautiful face that has captured my attention. Life in Nepal is casual and ... Read more >


Photos: In Chitwan National Park

NEPAL | Thursday, 25 Oct 2012 | Photo Gallery


See all 10 photos >>
 


Photos: The Road to Chitwan

NEPAL | Monday, 22 Oct 2012 | Photo Gallery


See all 7 photos >>
 


The Road to Chitwan

NEPAL | Monday, 22 Oct 2012 | Views [537] | Comments [3]

After a 7 1/2 hour rickey bus ride on what seemed to be a one laned road, I arrived at the park entrance.  I was greeted by a nice Nepali man who showed me my jeep which would then bounce me along another very bumpy and dusty road to the lodge. ... Read more >


Photos: I've Arrived!

NEPAL | Saturday, 20 Oct 2012 | Photo Gallery

Arriving in Nepal
See all 5 photos >>
 


I've Arrived!

NEPAL | Saturday, 20 Oct 2012 | Views [470] | Comments [3]

After 24 hours, I finally touched down in Kathmandu.  The mountains were a sight to see through the plane windows, and there she was- Everest!  That's when I knew I was really here!  I'm staying in the Thamel district, and it's nothing ... Read more >


Getting Here

USA | Friday, 19 Oct 2012 | Views [369] | Comments [3]

So far, I'm just very happy and excited if I can get a few winks of shut eye!   The flight to Seoul was 13 hours, and I hav e a 7 hour flight to Kathmandu ahead of me.  I'm happy and well but bleary eyed for sure. The weather is supposed to ... Read more >


Photos: 9 Months of Anticipation

NEPAL | Thursday, 18 Oct 2012 | Photo Gallery


See all 3 photos >>
 


Preparation for Nepal

USA | Monday, 15 Oct 2012 | Views [303] | Comments [3]

It has taken me from 9 months ago until today to organize this trip.  Lol.. I'm still organizing. Leaving day after tomorrow and I am experiencing monkey mind. If I get the blog working then all I have left is to put my piles in the bags, make my ... Read more >