Destination: Nepal

Messing about in the river!

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 | By rebmason80 | Views [1388] | Comments [2]

Rafting on the Kali Gandaki river sounded like fun, little did i know...in the space of 12 hours i would almost drown and lose my shoe in the process.... I met all the crew early in the morning and we all boarded the bus to our starting point, there ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

paradise and paragliding

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 | By leigh-and-tim | Views [891] | 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

Recovering from trekking or creating more injuries?

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 | By rebmason80 | Views [875]

Yoga, one of those things to clear the mind, body and spirit of all thoughts, well so i thought until i heard a fake bob marley singing 'no woman, no cry'!   Game over for me, all concentration was completely lost, it had been wavering on and off all ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

arrived in pokhara

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 | By leigh-and-tim | Views [1036] | 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

Deshain/The coup

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 | By ourmaninkathmandu | Views [429]

The monsoon has decided to return with a vengeance after tempting us with a few days of hot sunshine and clear skies, and did so on Tuesday with a rather fierce thunder storm that managed to knock out the power. Out came the candles, and quicker than ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Microbanter

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 | By ourmaninkathmandu | Views [364]

Hanging out of a microbus door has got to be one of the best (of a bad bunch) workouts here for the upper arms and shoulders. Yes, the physical fitness scene here is shite, loping around a cricket field is never going to get rid of that curry and rice ... Read more >

Tags: Work

Gallery: Nepal

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By mattjarvis | Photo Gallery

Kathmandu

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By mattjarvis | Views [726] | Comments [2]

Well booked a flight to Lukla to do the everest base camp trek so you wont be hearing from me for at least 15 days maybe more due to lukla be notorious for cancelling flights Anyyway Kathmadu is a dirty chaotic mess horns are used continously traffic ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

Gallery: Rafting

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Side trip from Kathmandu before heading to Delhi

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By annanderson | Views [2623]

Back to Kathmandu, then to Nagarkot, then back to Kathmandu, then on to Delhi (10.31 – 11.1.07):   The bus trip from The Last Resort was LONG, but uneventful - long, dusty, narrow & windy bus trip packed with other foreign rafters – many ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Gallery: Nargokot

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Climbing Chulu Far East

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By baba | Photo Gallery

On to Dharan

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By leigh-and-tim | Views [574] | 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

Nepal

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 | By mattjarvis | Views [542]

Just got into Kathmandu, had an amazing view of the himalaya's when flying in well from the exit door anyway as the right hand window seats get booked early. Posting photos may have to wait as the nets a bit slow here Plan for tomorrow is to buy so ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

Arrived in Suketar

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By leigh-and-tim | Views [599]

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