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10 November 2022
High Camp to Viewpoint We woke at 0330 to prepare for our hike to Mardi Himal Viewpoint, departing at 0400. Unfortunately, Suzan was running late and we didn’t start our hike till 0420. During the wait outside our accommodation, we were treated to a view of the Annapurna range and Machhapuchre in the clear dark […]
9 November 2022
Low Camp to High Camp Today we reap the benefits of our extended hike yesterday by having a shortened hike at higher altitude from Low Camp (2970m) to High Camp (3540m). We commenced at 0820 and walked through forested areas of Rhododendron. I understand this area is gorgeous when in bloom in spring. But we […]
8 November 2022
Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp We took a look at the mountain behind our accommodation block around 0630. It was partly obscured by the clouds but we were assured that better views are yet to come. The breakfast at 0700 didn’t turn up till later due to the large number of guests and guide. We […]
7 November 2022
Above: In my sleeping gear of thermal polypropylene top, longjohns and socks, plus a pair of shorts for dinner. Setting off for our hike Our breakfast of banana pancake and banana and coffee came to USD2 per person, according to the menu. But it was included in the room price of USD8 which meant that […]
6 November 2022
Bus to Pokhara We woke at 0500 and lazed a bit, had a cup of coffee in our room before heading to the bus “station”. We could have walked there but with our luggage, we took up an offer by a taxi driver. There wasn’t a station per se for the tourist buses to Pokhara. […]
5 November 2022
Going to Patan (Lalitpur) We woke around 0400 and dozed till a more reasonable time before going out for breakfast around 0700. We chatted to some guides at breakfast and they said that our upcoming Mardi Himal hike was a good choice as it is more scenic than the Annapurna Base Camp hike with closer […]
4 November 2022
Flying to Kathmandu I hadn’t slept well through the night knowing that we had to wake at 0630, despite the superbly comfortable bed at the Sama-Sama KLIA Hotel. We walked to the airport and into the airside area, having been given our boarding passes yesterday and had our bags checked all the way through to […]
3 November 2022
Above: Penang is connected to the mainland by two bridges, one of which is seen from my flight. Flying to my nightstop at KLIA I ordered a car at 0800 by the Maxim app and had trouble finding a driver that would accept. I switched to Grab and had an instant acceptance. I then realised […]
2 November 2022
Above: My favourite laksa shop was closed today and I had to make do from another place that wasn’t as good. I moved from the beach to George Town today for several reasons. To save on an early wake-up at Batu Ferringhi, for more local food and for a cheaper hotel. To make the most […]
1 November 2022
It was an achievement coming back from Europe to wake to the alarm at 0700. I was sluggish but I forced myself to do my first bit of exercise in nearly two months. I was keen to make use of the pool in the fine weather but procrastination and rest delayed my exercise and it […]