are viv + i?
“namaste…“
nama-stah,
ma-ma-coo-sa from nepal!
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definitely a dream destination (more so for vivien + her love for outdoor adventure than i). the sights were spectacular and awe-inspiring… how could one look at it all and not acknowledge the Creator?
the places:
- kathmandu (1400m/4593ft)
- pokhara (910m/2986ft) – a short 25min flight from kathmandu.
- phedi (950m/3116ft) – starting point of our 6-day trek with a gazillion stone steps and insane incline grade!
we were blessed to have our guide: manoj + our porter: kumar. over the journey they became more like family! while we had our hiking boots, performance gear attire, trekking poles and only carrying day packs… kumar wore nike tennis shoes, jeans, a button-up shirt, used NO poles and carried our 35lb. backpack through some sick terrain. he saved our lives (and our backs… literally).
** note: am thankful for international porter protection group (i.p.p.g.) and hope they continue to look out/care for the porters. and in the future, we hope trekkers will have enough porters for the gear they bring as to not overload/work and pose potential harm to them! - tolka (1790m/5872ft) – first night’s stay. having no electricity at this teahouse, viv + i, ended up going to sleep at 7pm! one of the most restful nights of sleep i ever had! only took going to nepal to find it. who would’ve thunk it?
- ghandruk (2020m/6627ft) – imagine having this view while eating breakfast!

momo having mint tea + traditional chapati bread
















SuJ'n 8:42 pm on November 2, 2009 Permalink |
I am insanely envious. I tried to get to Nepal in late spring/early summer of 2007 – but alas, my subletter had left before I could finish my Asia travels and my kitties were home alone.
georgesong 4:19 pm on November 3, 2009 Permalink |
@SuJ’n: actually, you were one of my early influences! seeing all your travels to different asian countries gave me the travel bug! hope you get a chance to go to nepal!
lil 9:19 pm on November 2, 2009 Permalink |
good to see an update from you guys! safe travels.
georgesong 4:20 pm on November 3, 2009 Permalink |
@lil: dhanyabad (“thank you” in nepali).
leah 2:15 am on November 3, 2009 Permalink |
wow, this is AWESOME. thanks for the pics + update. feel better soon, and bring back some awesome adventure stories from team song!
georgesong 4:20 pm on November 3, 2009 Permalink |
@leah: thanks, zaff! started on some antibiotics and much needed bed rest… we’re both feeling better already.
Annie 5:28 am on November 3, 2009 Permalink |
awesome pictures!!! sorry to hear about the traveler sickness. get well soon and get ready for your next stop!
georgesong 4:22 pm on November 3, 2009 Permalink |
@Annie: dohd-zay (“thank you” in cantonese)… glad south of france + amsterdam will be a much more leisure trip than the rigorous trekking of nepal! can’t wait to see where you and siang go when you retire and travel the world in a couple more years!
ni appa 4:29 pm on November 5, 2009 Permalink |
dude, looks like you’re having a blast…why am i not surprised viv is embracing the traditional garb and you’re still in your trendy coats.
oh yeah, can you friggin get a facebook account and update us like the rest of the world does? wordpress is so 5 years ago, bro.
georgesong 9:49 am on November 6, 2009 Permalink |
@ni appa: when we go to korea i’ll put on a han-bohk. and bah-humbug! facebook schmacebook… now hurry and get your marketing blog on wordpress setup!
Sub 8:35 pm on November 5, 2009 Permalink |
Nice! Don’t forget to get me presents. Yes, plural. If you find pepto, take it like every day. It helps to protect your stomach from any food caused stuff…..=)
georgesong 9:50 am on November 6, 2009 Permalink |
@Sub: great idea! i’ll take your current present + break it into pieces. i am buying a belt holster for a bottle of pepto…
Sub 4:41 pm on November 12, 2009 Permalink
You break it, I break you! Have fun and have some delicious madelines and don’t forget the presents….one track mind? Yes.
Rach S 1:10 am on November 6, 2009 Permalink |
Great photos! Stay healthy! Looking forward to hearing about France and Amsterdam.
georgesong 9:50 am on November 6, 2009 Permalink |
@ Rach S: Oui oui!