[slideshow] I awoke with a start at 5:30am with the fear that I had slept in! I was pleased when I realized I could sleep for another couple of hours. At 7:30am I got out of my very comfy bed, showered and went to the dining room to have a coffee […]
Well the day has finally arrived! I am at YVR airport patiently waiting for my flight to Seattle and then connect on to Amsterdam and finally to Kilimanjaro. Actual flying time is around 19 hours and will arrive at the Kilimanjaro airport Friday night at 8pm – all going well. […]
Bella Italia 2014 Rejuvenate your mind, body & soul in one amazing journey. Join Lois on a walking adventure of two of the most spectacular places in Italy. Our first week explores the five beautiful villages of the Cinque Terre, a walkers paradise which occupies one of Italy’s most dramatic […]
Exactly one month before we arrive in Africa!
In the media: We were written up in the latest Vancouver Magazine which is very exciting. Here is the link to read it online: http://www.vanmag.com/Getaways/8_Hours_of_Coastal_Hikes_From_Strolls_to_Serious_Ascents Here is a lovely blog article from Pamela Wade. She is a award winning journalist living in New Zealand. On behalf of Tours By […]
Wednesday July 24, 2013 – Altitude with the ‘Right’ Attitude Information Session Everest Base Camp 2014 Date: Wednesday July 24, 2013 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Place: MEC North Vancouver; 212 Brooksbank Ave (Brooksbank & Main St. North Vancouver – plenty of parking) RSVP to Lois at 604.836.2321 or info@naturaltrekking.com by […]
I have decided to put this past week on one page as there isn’t too much to tell. The excitement of arriving back in Kathmandu wears off fairly quickly and now we entertain ourselves while we wait for our international flights home. It is always wise to add at least […]
I awaken before my alarm before the sun has risen. Before putting on my glasses I look towards the window and my heart sinks………… it looks like fog to the ground. I put on my glasses and look again and realize it is steam on the window and when I […]
2610m to 2860m 3 long hours! Well it may have been the chicken as my stomach was not well most of the night. Poor Bikesh, he now has 2 sickies and a lively ‘Springbok’ on his hands. Charles is feeling a bit more human, so him & Spencer went ahead […]
Namche 3445m to Phakding 2610m Awake at 6am, I could hear the rain and see nothing but fog – no flights out of Lukla today! I wandered down to the dining room and found Bikesh, Ishower and Tshiri already having tea. Obviously they have a strong constitution and tolerance. Spencer […]
