- EVEREST TREK - DAY NINE
As we couldn't sleep properly at Gorak Shep it seemed to make sense to rise early, get up to Kalar Pattar and watch the sunrise over Everest, so off we went at 6am.
It was a 400m ascent from our hotel Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 23, 2009
- EVEREST TREK - DAY EIGHT
You are not expected to sleep very well at Lobuche (my version: Lobby), which we didn't, but are spirits did not rise at breakfast when we noticed the jam had expired in 2003 and was reduced to a dodgy, crystallized Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 23, 2009
- EVEREST TREK - DAY SEVEN
Today was billed in the guide books as being a make or break day as we had to ascend 700m which is twice the recommended height to gain in one day. This meant the very real possibility of mountain sickness, Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 23, 2009
- EVEREST TREK - DAY SIX
Today is another rest and acclimatisation day in Paraquite so we had a nice lie in until 9am. Oscar took us for a stroll over several ridges which turned out to be exhausting (so much for a rest day huh!), Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 23, 2009
- EVEREST TREK - DAY FIVE
Following on from my slight nauseousness last night I woke up to a strange feeling this morning. I have been feeling worse in the early hours but this felt like I have been on a fantastic bender - mixing all Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 23, 2009
- EVEREST TREK - DAY FOUR
Today was our first day with our porter called Bim, his normal profession is as an assistant cook but shortages meant he was drafted in. Having Bim meant Gem only had a small bag and mine was much lighter.
The Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 23, 2009
- EVEREST TREK - DAY THREE
Once again we were the only guests in our lodge so although it felt exclusive we have not had a chance to talk to any other tourists about their experiences. Nacho is a big place and in the peak season Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 23, 2009
- Too close for comfort
Hey all!
Over the past few days I have had both the most entertaining and most dreadful bus ride of my life...as for the latter, I was heading back to my village from Thamel, i had just grabbed something to Posted by KelseyH in SE Asia Adventure | Feb 24, 2009
- EVEREST TREK - DAY TWO
On our second day we woke to glorious blue skies and breakfasted on apple porridge for fuel - but I was still feeling inwardly cold and thus gave Andy the silent treatment for the first few hours of the day. Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 23, 2009
- EVEREST TREK - DAY ONE
It was an early rise for our first day of trekking and there is nothing worse than an alarm failing to alarm at the given hour! Not a good start! Luckily our guide, Aspur, was ready and raring to go Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 23, 2009
- Recovering in Nepal
Although the streets of central Kathmandu are busy, they are actually a welcome relief from crazy, disordered Delhi. There is still pollution and people hassling but it is not half as bad or exhausting. Our first impressions of Nepal are Posted by AndyGem in We're Off to See The Wizard! | Feb 22, 2009
- These children
These children roam the streets of Kathmandu (the tourist area) regularly as a way to make money for their families. They ask for money “to eat.” They know what they are doing and they do it well. Their parents send Posted by lizcook in Liz in Nepal | Feb 18, 2009
- A photo story
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- China to India
Hi
I am hoping to fly into Beijing take the train to Lhasa and then travel by 4 wheel drove from Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp. Have a few days in Kathmandu rafting and seeing the tiger sanctuary some Posted by HerbSage in China through to India | Feb 16, 2009
- Nepal
I am now in Nepal and loving it, I didn't think it would be that much different to India but as soon as we crossed the border which was a bit of a chaotic experience everything here is so much Posted by BecciDrums in Becci's Adventures | Feb 16, 2009
- Life thus far
My favorite type of pic, i'm sure you'll see more of these!
Some of the boys and I on top of the children's home
Posted by KelseyH in SE Asia Adventure | Feb 13, 2009
- The Children's Home
Two days ago I was picked up in a jeep and I was dropped off at my new host families place near the children's home where I will be working. We were driven by two of VSN's Nepalese employees. The Posted by KelseyH in SE Asia Adventure | Feb 10, 2009
- Bistachaap aka: Village Life
I returned yesterday from a week in the boonies of Nepal where we had our group training for our volunteering. Bistachaap was beautiful after being in the city. It's probably an hour and a half, at a Nepalese driving rate Posted by KelseyH in SE Asia Adventure | Feb 9, 2009
- Nepal everest base camp trekking
surprising, beautiful place the everst base camp trek is the most famous trekking destination in Nepal. a dramatic flight to lukla over the clouds take you to the sacred sherpa land at Lukla, where your trek begins through passing wonders Posted by anjan in swayambhunath stupa | Feb 7, 2009
- a wonderful historical place, the Swayambhunath
a sacred holy buddist stupa, the swayambhunath lies west of kathmandu city is the most visited touristic destination in terms of religion and historical prospectives. a dome structure of stupa with four adorned eyes of buddha looking n all ofur Posted by anjan in swayambhunath stupa | Feb 7, 2009
- Nepal
After the hecticness of India, we were really looking forward to the relative calm of Nepal, and having many Nepalese in our home town of Aldershot, eager to experience Nepalese culture first hand.
[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/137083/temple.jpg Posted by DanSue in Wonderlust | Feb 6, 2009
- Ways you can pray for me while I am in Nepal
I am in the process of packing for the trip. I've got a to-do list that still has PLENTY of to-do's not yet crossed off on it! I thought I would touch base with my supporters and let you know Posted by lizcook in Liz in Nepal | Jan 30, 2009
- a day straight out of the lonely planet TV show!
Its impossible to find internet around here with only 8 hrs of electricity a day and with no structure you never know when those 8 hrs will be. I've never seen anything like it, driving back into the city today Posted by KelseyH in SE Asia Adventure | Jan 30, 2009
- Nepal
Had a little change of plans. I knew when I left New Zealand that Id have to make these changes. So now rather than continue from Nepal back to India and on to Europe, Im heading back to New Zealand, Posted by Dodger in Rogers Big Adventure | Jan 21, 2009
- Kathmandu - Bhaktapur
New Year's day we ventured to one of Nepal's most famous sights the Bodhnath Stupa. This is the most recognizable stupa in all of Nepal, so like everyone else we snapped lots of photos of it too. We should have Posted by Hansnally in India & Nepal 2008 - 2009 | Jan 4, 2009