NEPAL | Wednesday, 6 Jun 2018 | Views [438]
One of the things that I was warned against was that I would get diarrhea. Before I left home I want to the travel center and got some preventative medicine. You take one before each meal. I was careful about not eating at roadside stands. Occasionally ... Read more >
Tags: diarrhea, preventative, untreated water
NEPAL | Sunday, 3 Jun 2018 | Views [455]
1. Pajamas. It was too cold to change again. After my shower I wore my clothes for the next day.
2. A pump for the water. Didn't use it, just used the iodine tablets.
3. A padlock. The guidebook advised it but every hotel has a lock ... Read more >
Tags: annapurna, lock, pajamas, things not needed, trekking
NEPAL | Friday, 1 Jun 2018 | Views [399]
Remember those dark days before the internet? Being on the Annapurna Circuit is like that. WiFi is sketchy and slow at best. Some days you will have long hours and nothing to do. I'm very glad I had my tablet which has games you can play ... Read more >
Tags: annapurna, entertainment, internet, teahouse, trekkingood, wifi
NEPAL | Friday, 25 May 2018 | Views [406]
The best and cheapest way to get water on the trail is to buy Aquatablets in a pharmacy in Kathmandu. They are really cheap, come in an easy to use pack. JUST SQUEEZE OUT 1 TABLET , wait 30 min and drink. I am currently using a 2 step process ... Read more >
Tags: annapurna circuit, camelback, tablets, water, water sanitation
USA | Sunday, 20 May 2018 | Views [466]
This will be about my porter who I thought wold be a super human. Turns out he's just a tough little guy that doesn't complain.
I was given a duffle bag from the trekking company.Inside were 2 basketball sized bags, a sleeping bag ... Read more >
Tags: 1st say of trek, electricity, mirror, packable jacket, packing, porter
USA | Friday, 18 May 2018 | Views [477]
The thing that I'm really glad I took was my GPS. Why? Because it has helped me find things. It turns out that Google maps is a blank because I DIDN'T buy a local simple card. Instead I went International Service with AT&The for 50 bucks.... Read more >
Tags: geocaching, gps, guides, kathmandu, monkey temple, sims cards, walking tours in guidebooks
USA | Friday, 18 May 2018 | Views [480]
Here are some things I wish I knew before getting to Kathmandu
In the airport: There are 3 counters you must go to before you gon through customs. One is to get your embarkation card. Everyone flocks to this because it's first. Get to ... Read more >
Tags: airport, kathmandu, money, rain, visa
