High times in the High Himalaya

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May 30th 2007

Published: August 6th 2007

One hundred yards out of the garage the bus shuddered to a halt. “Besi Saha! Besi Saha!”, cried the two lads hanging out from the doorway at the side of the bus, alerting potential passengers to the destination of the bus. Noone got on and the bus accelerated at just above snail pace, creaking and groaning over the pot holes in the road. “Now we’re on our way!”, I thought, prematurely.... Read Full Entry

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Chris Booth

Bowthy

After more than a decade working my way round the code mines of the City of London the risk of developing a DVT from sitting in one position for hours on end has become too great, so I'm off round the world for a few months...but I could be back in a fortnight if I don't like it. As seems to be the fashion these days, I'll be putting my holiday snaps and a bit of blurb about where I am on this site as I go round the globe. I've created a rough map of my itinerary which can be found here: Ropey Route Map I'm not sure it works all th... full info

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15th June 2007

chris d
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Now that's what I'm talkin about...Chamon..
Great memories mate...I remember Pisang and Kagbeni very well....also the walk through pass with the vegetation and trees....didn't see any photos of the base camp though? maybe you wen through a different area? I remember staying there and have all the mountains surrounding area, especially Macha Pichu or Pichar...can't remember which one it was... Anyway fella, thanks for sending this to me :) Take care and keep it locked! Chris

15th June 2007

Ade
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Excellent work!
I was only checking out your blog last night hoping for an update, then you throw this at me. Awesome mate! Keep up the good work roving reporting Betty ;-)

16th June 2007

Bowthy
Chris Booth

Cheers Ade, glad you're enjoying the blog and great to hear from ya...hope all's well with you and Kati.

16th June 2007

MIke Beckwith
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Crush on climbing...
Great read these blogs of yours - keep up the good work. The picture of the Extreme lads looks decidedly tame compared to what happened later... well for some of us who got lucky! I'll fill you in with details, if I can get a financial chain from around my neck (a house) The girlfriend has already gone, and we both feel great about it! May have to meet up somewhere, in the future. I'm off to Chamonix in a week or so for a spot of exploring and a rendez-vous with Smiler - remember him? Keep enjoying... mb

16th June 2007

Karen
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Motorbike
An Enfield Bullet, nice! You have a fab time and watch those roads. Karen x

17th June 2007

Mikey
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Nice one mate. Sounds like you're having an awesome time. Keep up the good work! All the best mate. Mikey

28th June 2007

Andy
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Sounds like a bostin laugh fella Im really enjoying the blog thing very well written and cracking photos too wish we were all there out with ye mate..sniff Keep it coming keep it comingggg

5th July 2007

Bowthy
Chris Booth

Thanks Mr Patio, good luck with yer gig.

15th July 2007

Sy-weed
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High High times!
Hey dude, A great account of our journey. Still wish we were on it to be honest. I don't know if anything will ever match it. Love the photos....truely inspirational. The photo of the dancing drunk geeza at the foot of the Gangapurna Glacier made me laugh. Mind you, he was a better dancer than you....remember Chamje? I blame the Chang. Hope you're having a blast on the old bullet....feeling a bit jealous ;) How's the old handle bar tash coming along? We're in Bangkok.....indulging a bit after a very sober Bangladesh. Hope to see you in the near future me ol mucker. Sa-was-dee, Syed

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