“But why are you going back to Nepal? Weren’t you just there?” It was perhaps the most common question that I was asked when I told people that I was returning to Nepal, just 18 months after I had visited. The reason for returning was simple, but it seemed hard to understand. “I loved it … Continue reading
I spend the 45 minute flight from Pokhara gazing at the Annapurna range, which seems to melt into the clouds like a mirage as we wing toward Kathmandu. At the airport, we share a van with two ladies from Asheville, North Carolina (small world) who have just arrived and are joining a group to hike … Continue reading
Here’s what the flight itinerary looked like: TLH –> DFW –> LAX –> NRT –> SIN –> KTM. After about 48 hours of travel, I was thrilled to finally be in Kathmandu. Flying in, you can see the peaks of the Himalayas puncturing a bank of clouds that look like fleece from a newly shorn … Continue reading
Yep, I’m heading out tomorrow. Any guesses as to where I’m going? I had grand plans for sharing my packing lists, research, plans, etc. Surely I’ll have enough time on a layover to post those, right? Sure. I’ll be in touch and, in the meantime, here’s my plan: Nepal: Hiking the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. March … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 