October 12 – 27, 2009 Gokyo Valley, Chola Pass, Everest Base camp Atop Kalipatar: Mt. Everest Sunrise The question had been plaguing me for weeks – since first asked. The more I focused, the more I tried to force fit into something I thought I new, the more it evaded capture, evaded dominance. Recognizing that [...]
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I Quit
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on October 31, 2009 | 8 Comments »
He is below 5000 meters, and back in KTM
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Back in KTM. NOTE: I am publishing post on the date of event to make searching easier in the future. Thus you may have to scroll down past this post to see what has been happening the last few weeks. This situation will self correct as I get caught up. The photos are downloaded, and [...]
Smartest Navy in the world
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
October 15, 2009 Namche Bazar – Dhole 4110m We got news last night that a porter was lost on Chola pass due to a quick moving avalanche. This sad news hit many of us hard – especially those who new the man who lost his life. We also heard that Island peak was experiencing severe [...]
Yak and other dung
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal, Uncategorized on October 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
October 14, 2008, Namche Bazar Namche Bazar Monastery After some looking I found the Sherpa museum. It was locked, but a care taker let me in and I wondered alone amongst the tools and belongings of the people who truly have a mastery of these mountains. Nothing was behind Plexiglas, and there were no alarms; simply [...]
Flight to Lukla Nepal
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on October 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
October 12, 2009: KTM – Luklaa- Phadkimg 2610 The international terminal in KTM is a model of absolute sanity and efficiency compared to the domestic terminal. There are about 600 people in the terminal with a even mixture of westerners and locals. We have had our bags on and OFF, the scales 4 times in [...]
Ok, a few more
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on October 11, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Kathmandu, Nepal heading to Lukla in an hour Goat parts and bicyle Most freight in Nepal is moved by human powere Bicycles are not for recreation
A few photos before I go
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on October 11, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Kathmandu, Nepal I am generally well, the power is on, the internet is working, and I had some time to post some photos. Now if you have not figured this out yet, I post photos and write about stuff by request; thus since Shannon said she wanted more of Statues, Buddhas, Stupas, so she could [...]
These stomach bugs kick ass
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on October 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I have been hanging out at the International Guest House (recommended) in KTM for nearly a week. I developed a bit of a lingering cough in the mountains and it has been dancing into a respiratory infection ever since. Yesterday I went to the Travel Medical Clinic with my friends (who were there for a [...]
A new caste
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on September 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
9-30 Kutumumsang to Chisopni 2180m “Good no rain, we can take the local route” proclaimed my able guide. I have been on ladders that were not that steep, but I resigned myself not to let those 7 year old girls who were carrying 15 kilo of millet each beat me to the top. I should [...]
Got water buffalo?
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on September 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
9-29 When Angin awoke me from a short nap before dinner, I was shaking violently. I sat up and immediately threw up all over the floor – the hand hewn logs had ample vomit gaps and the mess disappeared to the earth below. Not sure what was wrong with me but the combination of poor [...]
