Himalaya
Holland. Winter... A cold, bright sun shines over the flat land. Trees are bare. Patches of snow cover the grass. Cars move somber over the grey asphalt. Everything seems dirty. Two more weeks, and I will travel again. Yes: "I" and not: "We". This time my soul mate will remain at home. Why? Because I will go to the Himalayas with a group of friends. We will not go for the summits, but we will trek in Nepal at high elevations. In Mongolia, at 4000m, Sisi was uncomfortable - high altitude sickness. She does not want to risk delaying our group, so - with pain in her heart - she has decided to remain home. Well, it's not bad to have someone at home to pray for those on the road. But I will miss her. And I certainly plan to return to Nepal together, and travel the lower levels. But now, my eyes focus on the blue skies above. Soon I will be on the Roof of the World, and watch that same sky - but through a thin atmosphere. And the sun will be burning, and my skin will need protecting. The air will be thin, and my breath short and panting. Himalaya, here we come!
Planned Dates
Mar 03, 2017 to Mar 24, 2017
Countries
3
Trip Map
Trip Entries
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Preparations
Thursday, March 02, 2017
Nieuw Vennep, North Holland, Netherlands -
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Crossing into Asia
Friday, March 03, 2017
Istambul, Istanbul, Turkey -
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We reach Kathmandu
Saturday, March 04, 2017
Kathmandu, Nepal -
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City of rituals
Sunday, March 05, 2017
Kathmandu, Nepal -
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To the Himalayas
Monday, March 06, 2017
Phakding, Eastern Region, Nepal -
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Climbing...
Tuesday, March 07, 2017
Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Nepal -
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Adjusting to high altitude
Wednesday, March 08, 2017
Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Nepal -
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The first casualty
Thursday, March 09, 2017
Tengboche, Nepal -
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Pemboche
Friday, March 10, 2017
Pemboche, Nepal -
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Snow
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Dingboche, Nepal -
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A day of rest...
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Dingboche, Nepal -
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To 5000 meters
Monday, March 13, 2017
Lobuche, Nepal -
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Toward Base Camp
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Gorak Shep, Nepal -
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Base Camp
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Duglha, Nepal -
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Sherpa's and monks
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Tengboche, Nepal -
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The trumpet sounds
Friday, March 17, 2017
Khumjung, Nepal -
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Back to Namche
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Nepal -
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Down the mountains
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Phakding, Eastern Region, Nepal -
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Lukla airport
Monday, March 20, 2017
Lukla, Nepal -
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We reach Kathmandu
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Kathmandu, Nepal -
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A living goddess
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Kathmandu, Nepal -
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Farewell Kathmandu!
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Bhaktapur, Nepal -
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Home
Friday, March 24, 2017
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands