This morning, Ben and I got coffee and momos, and he bought some pants on the street.
Showing posts with label Nepal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nepal. Show all posts
Sunday 12/02/17
It got a bit cold last night, but nothing that I lost too much sleep over.
We woke up at about 6AM, packed up, and got on a bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara (8 hours).
The bus ride wasn't too bad; the mountains were pretty, we met some kids a few years older than us that were from Australia, and Ben and I sat in the back of the bus so we could "sprawl out" (even though it sucked because it was bumpy, haha).
We woke up at about 6AM, packed up, and got on a bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara (8 hours).
The bus ride wasn't too bad; the mountains were pretty, we met some kids a few years older than us that were from Australia, and Ben and I sat in the back of the bus so we could "sprawl out" (even though it sucked because it was bumpy, haha).
Tuesday 14/02/17
Our guest house has a kitchen that is available to us, which is very nice and convenient.
I made us a romantic Valentine's Day breakfast of eggs, then we went to the skate park. I picked some flowers while Ben skated. When we went home I showered and organized some of my things.
I made us a romantic Valentine's Day breakfast of eggs, then we went to the skate park. I picked some flowers while Ben skated. When we went home I showered and organized some of my things.
Wednesday 15/02/17
I woke up this morning with a sore throat and a cough. Marko calls it 'The Kathmandu Cough": he says the air quality in the city is so bad (most everyone wears masks that cover their faces), that you develop a cough. He said that every time he goes there, even if it's less than 24 hours, he gets a cough.
"If the locals were masks, don't you think you should too?" -Marko
"If the locals were masks, don't you think you should too?" -Marko
Thursday 16/02/17
Neither of us slept very well last night (due to multiple bathroom trips).
Ben threw up multiple times and we both have diarrhea. Not sure what from, to be honest. We pretty much laid in bed/slept all day.
I went for a short walk by the lake and picked us up some fruit and bread.
Not sure why we're both feeling so icky.
Ben threw up multiple times and we both have diarrhea. Not sure what from, to be honest. We pretty much laid in bed/slept all day.
I went for a short walk by the lake and picked us up some fruit and bread.
Not sure why we're both feeling so icky.
Friday 17/02/17
Ben tried to get the top part of his ear pierced (helix piercing) this morning. It looks a little bit odd (red + swollen) because the hoop was too large to close? Hahaha
I watched Ben skate for a bit then we hiked up to a big statue of Buddha, which was very cool. A guy there told us to light some incense (he gave us each a stick) and to say a prayer to Buddha. Neither of us are very religious but I thought it was a nice spiritual moment.?
I watched Ben skate for a bit then we hiked up to a big statue of Buddha, which was very cool. A guy there told us to light some incense (he gave us each a stick) and to say a prayer to Buddha. Neither of us are very religious but I thought it was a nice spiritual moment.?
Saturday 18/02/17
I didn’t sleep very well last night, pretty restless for no real reason? When I woke up and felt kind of ill. I took a nap and then went to the skate park with Ben for a little bit.
Sunday 19/02/17
We woke up this morning and took a bus for about 1.5 hours to a village/school in Tanahun.
It was smooth for a while, but the last little bit was pretty bumpy.
It was smooth for a while, but the last little bit was pretty bumpy.
Monday 20/02/17
This morning we woke up and ate breakfast (rice + dal). My bed was uncomfortable, so I didn’t sleep very well. We stayed for their “opening ceremonies“ which included these two kids that (awkwardly) danced for probably four minutes straight to music that was being played off of somebody’s phone. It was actually super funny, but no one was really laughing?
Tuesday 21/02/17
I got breakfast alone this morning. It’s kind of funny; Ben goes to Cafe 17 every morning, because the wifi is fast, and I go to Flying Spirit, because the owner is a humble guy and makes good food for a cheap price.
Ben and I went to the ear piercing place again, because his earring fell out because it was too big to close when he first got it. His ear was kind of swollen and it seemed painful.
Wednesday 22/02/17
They forgot to give me some ointment for my bite, so we went back to the hospital and picked that up. Then cruised over and got our Trekkers Information Management System card (TIMS card), which was about Rs.2000 ($19.30).
Thursday 23/02/17
This morning I got some breakfast with Tom at Flying Spirit. He says it's his favorite cafe too! Said his uncle is the guy who owns it. He said it's his actual uncle (his mom's brother), unlike Kusum who is his "brother" (not related brother?).
Friday 24/02/17
Had some fruit for breakfast and then hung out with Ben at his cafe. He realized all of his money was missing?! While he was looking for it, I went out and got some souvenirs for friends back home: endless knot T-shirt for my friend Tim, a bracelet for my friend Brooks, a ring with Buddha Eyes on it for myself, and one with the letter B for my friend Bailey.
Ben found most of his money; some was in his coat pockets and some was at the bottom of his bag. Still a bit that is missing...? We packed/organized our things for the hike; we leave tomorrow. I think I am all ready.?
Ben found most of his money; some was in his coat pockets and some was at the bottom of his bag. Still a bit that is missing...? We packed/organized our things for the hike; we leave tomorrow. I think I am all ready.?
Saturday 25/02/17
This morning I went to a shop by ours and rented some hiking boots for Rs.700 ($6.76), for a few days. I had to give the guy Rs.1000 ($9.95) and he'd return Rs.300 ($3.90) when I returned the boots (so I actually would return the boots).
Monday 27/02/17
After breakfast we hiked 9 miles to Upper Pisang. It took us about 7 hours and we gained 2000+ feet of elevation. I don't think I have altitude sickness, but I do feel very tired and have a bit of a headache.
Tuesday 28/02/17
Last night I read quite a bit about people who've hitchhiked alone across United States. I think I may do it after this trip (or I may stay and teach. Not exactly sure).
I told my dad about both options over FaceTime. He says they both sounds like good options and I'm glad that he supports both of them.
I also FaceTimed and my friends Andrew and Irlanda; I told them about my trip so far, showed them the teahouse we are staying at, and the Himalayas.
Wednesday 01/03/17
Right now we are at about 11,582 feet elevation. Because the levels of oxygen lower up here, our bodies need to acclimate. It would be unsafe if we were to hike higher without our bodies becoming used to the new altitude. It's recommend that we stay here for at least 24 hours.
It was a bit windy and cold outside, so Ben stayed at the teahouse pretty much all day. I read him a bit of Lolita, then I FaceTimed my friends Kaylin and Gaige.
I walked around town and saw a map with things to do in the area (it's common for trekkers to stop in Manang to acclimate), and decided to go on a small hike to Gangapurna Lake.
Thursday 02/03/17
This morning after breakfast we hiked for 5.6 miles to Yak Kharka, which took us a little less than 3 hours. The hike was very quiet and peaceful.
I'd never heard of the Annapurna Circuit before we came to Nepal, but apparently it's a very popular trek. I've heard the best time to do it is in October, but I'm glad we're doing it now because it's been fantastic! We haven't seen anyone hiking on the trail (sometimes a Jeep will pass us, but Manang is as high as they go) or at any of the teahouses we've stayed at (except Manang). As tranquil as it is, it's a bit ghostly? Love/hate relationship with no one out here with us.
I'd never heard of the Annapurna Circuit before we came to Nepal, but apparently it's a very popular trek. I've heard the best time to do it is in October, but I'm glad we're doing it now because it's been fantastic! We haven't seen anyone hiking on the trail (sometimes a Jeep will pass us, but Manang is as high as they go) or at any of the teahouses we've stayed at (except Manang). As tranquil as it is, it's a bit ghostly? Love/hate relationship with no one out here with us.
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