TreknMike

I was playing with the Movie Maker in Picasa (friends gave me the idea).  This is the tear jerker that was quickly produced.  My friends and I did our own stunts.  Click the link here…  Trekking Buddies.

Trekked in Peru from May 30 to June 29, 2010.  Enjoyed time in Cusco then hiked the Salkantay to Machu Picchu trek.  Then it was off to Huaraz and the Huayhuash circuit.  Much to share, later, after I get caught up with things.  In the meantime, please enjoy a few pics that still need captions.  Click here for pictures!

“Mysterious and Exotic, Nepal holds prime position in the imagination of every mountain lover and trekker in the world. It is home to the bulk of the Himalaya and, of course, Mt. Everest, planet Earth’s highest peak. In fact, of the world’s 14 highest peaks, 8 are in Nepal. It is also the birthplace of Buddha and home of the famed porters and mountain climbing Sherpa. This mixture of mountains and ancient culture make Nepal a magical land of superlatives and an absolute delight for trekkers.”

Pictures

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Great Flight

I flew out of Sacramento to Los Angeles on March 20 where I met up with Terry at LAX. We caught an 18-hour flight on Thai Airlines to Bangkok, Thailand. After a 5-hour layover, we continued on to Kathmandu, Nepal arriving in the afternoon of March 22. Kathmandu is the gateway for most Himalayan Treks.

Our flight was pleasant. Asian airline carriers rock! “Economy” on Thai Airlines is leaps and bounds above economy on American airline carriers. The spotless Airbus had plenty of leg room (at least 1-foot wider) allowing me to straighten my legs. Well-dressed attendants delivered steaming hot hand towels for washing before meals, menus with a couple of meal choices, real silverware, tasty food, and unlimited drinks.

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Spent 5 unforgettable nights in Kathmandu. I didn’t think I’d enjoy the dirty city, but it is a very fine place to visit. Had a ball! Lots of stories and pictures to follow. Heading to Bangkok in 5 hours.

A first… 4 days of kayaking on the Seti River in Class 2+/3 rapids. Camping on the beach at night was peaceful. Good times. A little bruised and scraped up. Thinking about pursuing this new sport at home.