Nepal and Everest

Well I am back in Nepal after nearly 8 long years and can't help but wonder why it has taken me so long to return. I have been lucky in my life to have visited some 25 or 30 countries and Nepal remains without a doubt the most special and unique place. Whether its the people, the culture or the landscape it never ceases to amaze me and keep me in awe. Walking around Kathmandu again after spending a month or so in India is a relaxing and very enjoyable experience, especially due to the lack of harassment which is commonplace next door.

Well tomorrow morning I am heading with mates to Jiri to commence the Everest Trek for three weeks. The first time round in 1999 was one of the greatest times of my life. Spending three weeks in the mountains is a liberating and exhilerating experience. This time round two of my best mates from Australia have joined me and no doubt it'll be a lot of fun.

So there will be no updates from me for the next three weeks as, well I will be hundreds of miles away from civilisation. When I return I will update my blog as I have a lot to publish on India and provide a full account of the Everest Trek.

I guess that's it for three weeks! Everest awaits!