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November 15th 2010
Published: January 17th 2011
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We have to warn you - we tried really hard to keep this entry from getting too long and boring you - but we loved this part of our trip so much it's been a tall order ;-) Kathmandu We arrived in to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and the backpacker enclave of Thamel, with a few days to spare before our departure North into the Himalayas for our much anticipated trekking. This provided a little ... Read Full Entry



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Update since our last trip ended: We got back to the UK from our fantastic year travelling in June 2011. We spent the summer in the UK catching up with friends during a "glorious" English summer. To keep the thrill of discovering new places alive, we decided to look for work outside the UK, so home since October 2011 has been The Hague in The Netherlands, which we are looking forward to exploring in the near future..... Oh, and of course there is the small matter of a wedding to organise! Watch this space for future travels and thanks to everyone who has checked in over the last y... full info
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Lobuche towers above the trekking peak of Kala PattarLobuche towers above the trekking peak of Kala Pattar
Lobuche towers above the trekking peak of Kala Pattar
Kala Pattar at 5,600m is the small peak in the foreground
A Memorial to those who have died on Lhotse South FaceA Memorial to those who have died on Lhotse South Face
A Memorial to those who have died on Lhotse South Face
Helen takes in the South faces of Lhotse and NuptseHelen takes in the South faces of Lhotse and Nuptse
Helen takes in the South faces of Lhotse and Nuptse
Sherpa Tea House with panoramic view behindSherpa Tea House with panoramic view behind
Sherpa Tea House with panoramic view behind
Ama DablamAma Dablam
Ama Dablam
Helen's new favourite mountain
Commercialism reaches LuklaCommercialism reaches Lukla
Commercialism reaches Lukla
Even at 2,800m, Stabucks can still be found!
A well deserved steak and Everest beerA well deserved steak and Everest beer
A well deserved steak and Everest beer
A post-trekking meal in Kathmandu
Everest and Lhotse from Everest View HotelEverest and Lhotse from Everest View Hotel
Everest and Lhotse from Everest View Hotel
A taste of the stunning views to come
Lhotse South Face and Nuptse ridgeLhotse South Face and Nuptse ridge
Lhotse South Face and Nuptse ridge
Taken from Chukkung
The Lhotse South FaceThe Lhotse South Face
The Lhotse South Face
3.5km of sheer rock and ice - highly intimidating
Preparing for take off in LuklaPreparing for take off in Lukla
Preparing for take off in Lukla
Take off down the 13 deg runway
"Just testing the strength of the wings""Just testing the strength of the wings"
"Just testing the strength of the wings"
Pre flight entertainment in Kathamndu
Prayer flags and a chorten in KathmanduPrayer flags and a chorten in Kathmandu
Prayer flags and a chorten in Kathmandu
Preparing the body for cremation at PashupatinathPreparing the body for cremation at Pashupatinath
Preparing the body for cremation at Pashupatinath
Public funeral platforms for HindusPublic funeral platforms for Hindus
Public funeral platforms for Hindus
Pashupatinath, Kathmandhu
Final Preparations of a body for cremationFinal Preparations of a body for cremation
Final Preparations of a body for cremation
Pashupatinath, Kathamndhu
Everest and Nuptse Panorama as the moon risesEverest and Nuptse Panorama as the moon rises
Everest and Nuptse Panorama as the moon rises
The Chukkung GlacierThe Chukkung Glacier
The Chukkung Glacier
Passing prayer walls on the walk to NamchePassing prayer walls on the walk to Namche
Passing prayer walls on the walk to Namche
Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam from Everest View hotelEverest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam from Everest View hotel
Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam from Everest View hotel
Our first view of this stunning vista
A Yak poses for the view up the Chukkung ValleyA Yak poses for the view up the Chukkung Valley
A Yak poses for the view up the Chukkung Valley



18th January 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Great blogs!
Love the photos. Thanks for sharing
25th January 2011

Gonzalo
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AMAZING!!!
Dear Mike and Helen, I had so much pleasure reading some of your stories!!! You are a pair of professional "bloggers", congrats! Love the pictures as well. Besos y abrazos desde Buenos Aires XXX
28th January 2011

Ozlem
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Awesome! I guess I am entitled to be jealous.... !:)) All the best, Ozlem
3rd February 2011

sunrise2 shanghai
Michelle Nicholls

wasn't long enough :)
Just wanted to tell you I loved you blog about trekking. Yes your right you couldn't have shortened it. great read!
7th February 2011

Gareth Hall
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Great Pics
Good blog - hope you took the pics in High Res - you'll want a few of those poster size when you get back!

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