Category: NEPAL
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Climbing Mera Peak (6476m)
Summer of 2018 I returned to Nepal for a 6-week adventure. The aim: see old friends, take part in a Buddhist monastery retreat, and climb a 6000 meter mountain. This article describes the climb. Mera Peak. 6476 meters high. My previous experience in Nepal saw me reach Everest Base Camp (5300m) twice, Annapurna base camp…
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Sunrise
Last year, on 26th April, 2016, I broke my leg whilst trekking in the Himalayas. Since breaking it, I’ve had; a metal rod inserted and then taken out my tibia, corrective surgery, a bone infection, many months on and off crutches, learning to walk again, and breaking it a second time but this time in a…
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A Special Thank You
I’ve heard the quote “teamwork makes the dreamwork” multiple times during sports. Not only does this quote relate to sport, but also to a recent incident that unfortunately ended my stay in Nepal. On 26th April we were on a group trek to Poon Hill when I broke my leg. A double break to my…
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“It’s not the altitude, it’s the attitude!”
On Tuesday 23rd February, at around 1:30pm, I was standing at Everest Base Camp. I had achieved an old secret dream of mine. The plane landed at Lukla airport early morning on the 18th February and we were welcomed with clear skies and warm weather. I was accompanied by a small but strong team including…
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Traveller’s Chant
Each and every person is unique. They have different opinions, interests or what they want to achieve in life. The people I’ve met all come from various backgrounds, all with different stories to tell yet one simple, caring thought brings us together: to help the people of Nepal. Nowadays I rarely refer to someone as…
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The good in Goodbye
This is not about one specific event but one that I have encountered multiple times during my stay in Nepal. I have been living here for roughly 4 months and in that time I’ve had to say goodbye too often. When travelling abroad I have become close with many different people, volunteers, locals and saying…
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Life in Kathmandu
I have been living in Kathmandu for almost 3 weeks now so here is a short update for you all. When I started the Disaster Relief project they had just moved to a new site which means I hope to see and be a part of the construction process from start to finish. This new site…
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Goodbye Ghandruk
It’s been less than 24 hours and I am already missing the village of Ghandruk and Panorama View Point Lodge. I started the project with minimal knowledge of any birds, butterflies and mammals in the Annapurna area. 3 months later and I could recognise all the birds & butterflies when leaving Ghandruk, as well as…
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ABC, it’s as easy as 123
Annapurna Base Camp, 4130m above sea level with mountains surrounding you 360 degrees. No words nor photos can truly justify the atmosphere and whole experience but I’ll give it a try. I didn’t choose to climb ABC for a relaxing, easy weekend walk, I wanted a challenge and it is one challenge I’m pleased to…
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Pottering around Pokhara
Pokhara is the 2nd biggest city in Nepal with the population being more than 250,000. It’s scenic, tranquil and I quickly fell in love with the place. Saturday morning started with chocolate brownie for breakfast in a nearby café. Once the others had finished their normal breakfast we went our separate ways for a bit…
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