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.
Into Thin Air May 19th 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 more
Asia » Nepal » Annapurna In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more
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