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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

Mt. Everest in all her glory

Tangboche to Dangboche Kanccha had dragged us from our beds at 6 in the morning with a gleam in his eye that we hadn’t seen before. With little or no explanation he hurried us to get changed, dress warm and bring our cameras. Up until this stage he always seemed rather disappointed in the mornings [
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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

Ever closer to Imja.

Phakding to Namche Bazaar Waking up the next morning to grey clouds and drizel, our high spirits  were definitely lower than the night before. But with the infectious  enthusiasm of Kamccha our Sherpa guide, a beautiful breakfast and a brisk 2 hour walk early in the morning by the time we got to the
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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

Into the mystical lands around Mt.Everest

When a life long dream is about to be filled, sleep the night before can be more than a little problematic. Add to that the hideously early departure and by the time we got to the airport we were dazed and confused but desperatley excited about going to the Khumbu region to see Everest and [...]
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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

PM Brown highlights the importance of COP15 in Copenhagen

Here is an interesting article from the BBC. British PM Gordon Brown seems to the first world leader to really come out and say that Copenhagen is the last real chance to make a difference regards Climate Change. Personally, I wonder if the politicians will be able to overcome the self interest that
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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

A view of nature from the back of an elephant

After a long lazy lunch and a few furtive looks at a dark monsoon sky, we jumped in the truck again and made our way to the elephant ride. Life from the elephants back. Again my conscience was itching, riding these graceful beasts just so we can have look around the jungle in many ways [...]
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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

A big THANK YOU to my little sis.

A big THANK YOU to my little sis. After six weeks together at the start of September it was time for Amanda to head back to the real world. Job, boyfriend and house moving duties all calling her back. I just want to thank her for being such great company, imparting her extensive knowledge in [...]
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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

Chitwan – A whole new experience

After a fairly non eventful time in Manali and Chandigar, we returned  to Nepal.  After a brief stop in Lumbini ( the birth place of buddha) we spent a few days riding through the Terai region towards the world heritage listed Chitwan National park. The ride itself was nice enough, with a backdrop o
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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

A morning with Everest

Just wanted to let people know that we wil be away in the Khumba region for the next few days and off line. Can’t wait toget further up the valley after waking up early this morning and being treated to the sight of the peak of MT. Everest. Will post photos when we get back [...]
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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

Never underestimate the Himalayas

Our next three days were a sage lesson in knowing your place in the world and never underestimating the Himalayas. Tso Kar to Pang across the Morei Plains. Our day leaving Tso Kar looked on paper to be an absolute doddle. All up about 45 km, mostly on gentle downhill slope and from what we [...]
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cycle-for-change · 2Y ago

Tso kar – one of the most beautiful places on earth

After the monster climb up Taglang la, it was time for a rest in the company of the WWF team from Leh. At their base on the shores of TsoKar, we were treated to fantastic Ladakhi hospitality, fed and rested like a five start hotel and made to feel incredibly welcome. The following day we [...]
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