Kathmandu to Langtang trek Top of our bus September 19, 2009 I booked my first trek with a company that an very friendly Australian couple is also using. We were both very impressed as the owner of the company (Chandra) took a call during our morning tea and immediately excused himself to coordinate a helicopter [...]
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Bus ride
Posted in 2009 Asia, Uncategorized on September 20, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Anjin the Sherpa – now guide
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal, Uncategorized on September 19, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Kathmandu, Nepal September 19th Steamed vegetable momos and a coke from a bottle that is so worn it is nearly opaque – now this is living; 65 rupees. Momo are like dumplings or maybe think of a pot-stickers that are steamed rather than fried. Served with a spicy peanut sauce and eaten immediately out of [...]
A tale of two rooms
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal, Uncategorized on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thanel Distric, Kathmandu, Nepal I was not worried about security, but that was the scariest place I have ever lay my head. The hotel where I tried to stay was fully booked, but they offered to put me up next door and allow me to use all of their facilities; fair enough as their place [...]
The answer
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea, Uncategorized on September 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
South Korea Guardians protect the entrance to many ancient sites Given “The answer” has been found, I – well- guess , I can go back to the states. In hindsight it was easy, to easy in a way; and while I am very happy, I am left with a feeling of – really, that simple; [...]