Wondering and Wandering I graduated. Now what? Do I live the life I never wanted to live? The one where I move to the city, get a job in a corporate cubicle, and slave away 60 hours a week for $40,000 a year? No thanks. How about 5 years down the road when I settle on a girl I don't truly love, buy the car I don't need, have the marriage that won't last, buy the home I can't afford? No thanks. I want to see things, I want to experience life in every way. This is the only life I've got, I might as well make the most of it and do something I won't foget. So here I am, travelling the world one step at a time. Where I'm going is yet to be decided, how long I'm there is up in the air, but one thing's for sure. Whatever I do, where ever I go, I'm going to be living. You can count on that.

Sorry its been so long, I've been a little busy. Colby and I took off on a 18 day trek through the mountains of Nepal. What an experience. We thought we could last carrying our own bags...nope. We had to get porters like everyone else who was doing the trek. It wasn't too expensive and we were able to help a couple of guys out and make more money than they would have normally. Colby lasted to the second day when we met up with this British couple (Gavin and Gail) and their friend (Emma). Colby got his porter through their guide and the next day I used him as well and got a porter for myself. It just wasn't any fun carrying these big bags up 800 meters of steps. We ended up doing the trek and the rafting with the brits who turned out to be awesome people and some quality friends...plus, I have another 2 places to stay in the UK! 

The trek was hard, it strained my body and my mind. It was absolutely beautiful at the same time. Elevation is a killer, 5416 meters, thats higher than any mountain in the US with exception of Denali in Alaska. We were way up there, with the clouds. The landscape was so incredibly diverse too. It went from Jungle to barren mountain, to snow covered peaks, to desert, to plains, to river valleys, and back to jungle. Not only was the landscape diverse but so were the flora and fauna. It was an amazing experience and I highly reccommend it to those who are interested.

The 3 day rafting trip was an experience of its own. It was us, the brits, a dutch couple, and 18 isrealis. Now Isreal isn't known for having the best travellers but these guys weren't half bad. There were a few lazy ones but thats to be expected in a group. The company, Swissa, was awesome. Well organized, great guides, fantastic food, and very safe. Plus we got 10 hours of good rafting total, a DVD of us on the river, and a free t shirt. You know how I feel about free t shirts...love em. I only fell out 3 times but at least it was on decent rapids. Class 3,4, and a 5 (didnt fall out on that one). I'm having a hell of a time here in Nepal and truly love every second of it (with the exception of getting my passport, drivers liscense, and credit cards stolen), no worries about that last bit though, all is taken care of. Hope all is well and I look forward to seeing you all soon. Take care,

Alex