Apr 4, 2009 | Mountaineering |
Kathmandu, Nepal April 4, 2009 Namaste! I arrived in Kathmandu on April 2, after an 18-hour flight from Los Angeles to Bangkok and a 3-1/2 hour flight from Bangkok to Kathmandu. Other than the length of the flights, the trip was uneventful. The Asian Trekking...
Mar 28, 2009 | Mountaineering |
Just 3-days to liftoff, and time for my last update before I depart for Nepal. First a few developments, some not so happy. The Chinese are still not issuing permits for the North (Tibet) side of the mountain, which makes a traverse impossible. So, my good friend,...
Feb 23, 2009 | Mountaineering |
Dear Family & Friends: As my trip date rapidly approaches, I thought I should fill you in on some details and important developments. I will be leaving Los Angeles on March 29 and will arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal on March 31. I will fly to Lukla on April 6 and...
Apr 28, 2008 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California April 28, 2008 Family and Friends: I have been home now for almost one week, and I am feeling really well. Our trip started as a trek to Everest Base Camp for my daughters–Lori and Amy–and a climb of Mt. Everest for me. This was to...
Apr 19, 2008 | Mountaineering |
Kathmandu April 20, 2008 Today, we begin our journey home. The last few days have been eventful and fun. On Friday night, April 18, Ang Shering and Mohan from Asian Trekking hosted Lori, Amy, Puchhanga and I to a wonderful dinner at Kilroy’s restaurant in...
Apr 17, 2008 | Mountaineering |
Kathmandu 10 days later… We are comfortably back in the Yak & Yeti, but this is our account on the mountain… We boarded our propeller plane with our luggage tags that read “I Was Never Meant To Fly Coach!” that were given to us by a close...
