Destination: Nepal

Call of the Wild

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [888]

Today, day 10, we begin with us emerging from our dust covered room ( I say dust covered because everything in the town of Gyaru is covered in a think layer of fine dirt or dust, including the people!)  and invigorated by the view in front of us.  We ... Read more >

Awe & Wonder

Sat, 3 Nov 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [901]

In just another day or two we will finally have our day of rest, my sore and achy muscles are screaming YAY!  The past few days have been a constant uphill battle with no slack or rest for the wreary.  Day 7 proved to be the most challenging, of course ... Read more >

Three Weeks In The Himalayas

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 | By tim_and_sam | Views [1873] | Comments [5]

Due to a scarcity of internet at 3000-5000m, the blog has been a little neglected of late. We have now completed our three week trek around the Annapurna Circuit. Here are some highlights / observations: GENERAL INFORMATION Over the three weeks we have ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

Still walking and walking AND walking!

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 | By rebmason80 | Views [1945]

so the tale continues.......a week endured, survived and still walking.....and walking ...and walking......."Are we nearly there yet?"   Day 7 ..."the day of endurance"   The day didn't start so well.....it was to ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: Repelling & abseiling

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Did you say abseiling?

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 | By annanderson | Views [3326] | Comments [4]

Actually, scared was just the beginning...I get to TERRIFIED later!  I can now (Wed.   afternoon – in Kathmandu) calmly recount the details of the events of our days at "The Last Resort" while sitting at a safe internet center, but ... Read more >

Tags: abseiling, adventures, nepal, rappelling, the last resort

Big Girls Don't Cry

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [1239] | Comments [1]

But They Have Communist Boyfriends? Today I learned the hard way that sleep is essential for trekking. For unknown reasons the past three nights have been sleepless, leaving me to struggle behind the others. I felt as though I couldn't move my ... Read more >

Gallery: Nepal - Annapurna Base Camp

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By matt_bianco | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Nepal - The Annapurna Road

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By matt_bianco | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Nepal - The Last Resort

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By matt_bianco | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Nepal

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By an_oliver | Photo Gallery

Back on Track

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By baba | Views [595]

Baba left the Nepali civilisation today again, and she lets all you know that she's doing fine and she'll be back on november 12th. Her little sister, Daniela

Tags: mountains

Gallery: Nepal - Kathmandu

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By matt_bianco | Photo Gallery

Unmarked Trails

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [1103]

Our goal was Baglung Pani, at an elevation of 1595 meters, a minor speck in comparison to what lay ahead once we reached the official start of 'the Circuit'. However, we would still be climbing over 1,000 meters, no easy feat when you don't know where ... Read more >

And They All Fall Down

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [847]

Or At Least Sharon Does.... A fresh new start and today's goal was to reach yesterday's desired destination (I was slightly afraid to see how many inches it was between start and finsih). Although it's October the temperature in the valley is very ... Read more >

Tags: adventures