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See picture gallery below. A few days after arriving in Kathmandu, we left to go on a 12 day trek through the Langtang Valley. A moderately difficult trek from a small village low in the Himalayas, through the Langtang Valley towards Kyanjin Gompa – a small, picturesque village with a monastery at the foot ofContinue reading “The Langtang valley trek – updated with pictures.”

Earthquakes. Avalanches. Landslides. Snow Storms. Altitude Sickness. Heart Problems. These were the words circling my mind in the weeks and months building up to our trip to the Himalayas. I must admit, I was a little worried. But then I often worry. I love my imagination, but sometimes it takes me down a path thatContinue reading “Survival tactics”

It’s way too early in our trip to give a definition of Nepalese culture, but here’s what I’ve found out so far. Nepal is unique, honest, spiritual and full of potential. The feel it gives is strangely familiar, as if I’ve been here before. I notice the organised chaos on the roads, where cars andContinue reading “Our first impressions”

It’s time to go! For years I have been yelling that I wanted to go travelling, while not really understanding what travelling is exactly. I’m starting to get an idea. It is an excuse to take time of work without looking unemployed. Instead, you are a “short term pensionado”. It also gives a great excuseContinue reading “Take off”