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
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
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
Friday, 25 May 2018 | Views [405]
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
