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Backpacking with Style Hello! Welcome to our travel blog! Read on to find out what CLifton Rotary get up to in Nepal. Enjoy!

Catching up

NEPAL | Sunday, 28 Oct 2012 | Views [312]

Can't believe we've not updated since 2007!! Since then we've been to Nepal together, and separately visiting projects for The Pahar Trust Nepal ( www.pahar-trust.org  ) ; been to visit friends in Moscow; wonderful small group holiday in Vietnam;... Read more >


back to kathmandu

NEPAL | Sunday, 25 Nov 2007 | Views [442] | Comments [2]

Blog 25 11   Here we are back in Kathmandu after our adventures in Pokhara. paragliding was stunning for Tim, John, Lottie, marilyn and Debbie! The Singdi party had a very tiring but excellent trip and the usual regal welcome at the village.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


paradise and paragliding

NEPAL | Friday, 23 Nov 2007 | Views [811] | Comments [4]

23 rd Nov Waiting in Pokhara this morning for one of those experiences that a few of us are foolhardy enough to do. Don’t know about the rest, but for me it is along the lines of climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge just because I am 50 – this time it ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation


arrived in pokhara

NEPAL | Tuesday, 20 Nov 2007 | Views [912] | Comments [5]

14 th November. Well we arrived safely in Kathmandu after good flights and being met at the airport by dawa and a motley crew of porters who needed tipping. First garlands were hung round necks. Minibus ride in was usual weaving though traffic, ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


On to Dharan

NEPAL | Sunday, 18 Nov 2007 | Views [456] | Comments [1]

The trekkers still only have intermittent connections, they're hoping for better next week. The first stage has been successfully completed, El Presidente has improved his horse riding skills, and his calf muscle is now much better. JW gave them all ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains


Arrived in Suketar

NEPAL | Thursday, 15 Nov 2007 | Views [503]

Well they got there - Had a call on Wednesday before the partying and trekking began! Welcomed at Suketar by a band, flights good despite going via Biratnagar. Hope travellers can add a story when they reach Taplejung.

Tags: Mountains


Preparation

UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 10 Nov 2007 | Views [596]

Getting everything together for the trip. Not my usual trip with a few friends but 15 of us in total as so many people helped with raising money to fund the building of the health post at Suketar. Hope I have covered all the medical options and remembered my ... Read more >

Tags: Packing & gadgets


Gallery: Manly and Mosman

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 25 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

last couple of days
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Gallery: on to sydney

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 16 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: melbourne and the neighbours

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 11 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery

city sights
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Gallery: yarra and ocean road

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 11 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: kangaroo island

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 7 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Trees & coast

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 19 Dec 2006 | Photo Gallery

trip south
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