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May 19th 2008

Published: May 22nd 2008

As I was conquering seemingly insurmountable peaks at 8,000 meters with my ice pick in hand and looking over the clouds and down on the rest of the world... Okay, maybe it was mildly thin air and I was admiring those peaks while standing at half that elevation and did not see an ice pick the entire trek, but still, the views and everything were incredible. Pictures can do no justice to witnessi... Read Full Entry

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Casey Armstrong

So I write this with the excitement knowing that I leave on my trip tomorrow. As some of you know, I am leaving this trip a little open ended to say the least. Many ask where I am going and to tell you the truth, I am interested in that answer as well. I look forward to the incredible highs, inevitable lows, and everything in between. I can't wait to meet new people and to see those of you that join me along the journey. I want to say thanks to everybody for all of the positivity. You can always contact me through this or at cfarmstrong@gmail.com. I love hearing from everybody and hop... full info

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The Roof of the Bus

So I was told we would be riding on the roof of the bus about five minutes before we got on even though there were seats inside and nobody was on the roof. After climbing up to the scorching hot metal roof while the bus was driving away, then avoiding some tree branches and telephone lines nearly skimming my head to take some pictures, I wondered why the bus was stopping in the middle of our "two" lane road with oncoming traffic not slowing in the least only to see the bus driver picking some berries off of a bush on the side of the road. After that, I decided to put my backpack behind my head and take a nap. Of course, I was woken up by Santu telling me that the driver said the breaks went bad and we jumped in the scariest taxi ride of my life, but that is another story.

The Roof of the Bus

Not a bad view.

The Roof of the Bus

This was our "two" lane road for buses, trucks, cars, motorbikes, cows, broken down vehicles, and gravel to pave the road tomorrow to drive, park, sleep, or be left behind.

Matepani Monestery

23rd May 2008

susan
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It is so enjoyable to read your blog, Casey. Your writing is truly incredible. I think that may be your calling in life. Your adventures sound remarkable and pictures are awesome. Continue enjoying your travels. Stay safe! Tole says "hi".

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