tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post7472147868916124228..comments2023-10-06T01:27:42.969-07:00Comments on Before The Deluge: PreparationsScottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-44511955835701882582011-09-12T09:21:01.060-07:002011-09-12T09:21:01.060-07:00More tips? When you get up to higer elevation and...More tips? When you get up to higer elevation and going to stop for the day...leave your bag and go higher and then come back for dinner. Order lemon tea. If you can't finish it, bring it to bed with you and it will keep your feet warm at night. For that reason, I should have brought a steel bottle instead of plastic one. I know it's going to be very cold at night but if you get a chance, go outside to check out the stars in the middle of the night. There should be a beautiful lake below Manang that is worth the trip down. I was sick...missed it. If you worry about the rain, bring a poncho instead. I have one that completely cover me and my pack. I think there is still a doctor in Manang at the Rescue association. That would be the best place to get treated if you have tummy problems or others. I had Giardia there. I hope you have allotted time for the Base Camp also in addition to the circuit.<br /><br />When you get the Thamel, the smell will bring back those memories for you.Charles Yuenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274981106329386568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-57900755911009950092011-09-07T17:28:26.467-07:002011-09-07T17:28:26.467-07:00Hey Charles! Good to hear from you! You know, I th...Hey Charles! Good to hear from you! You know, I think one of the guys bought that book--he showed it to me, and it was small, with handdrawn maps. I was thinking I'd wait until Thamel for a guide, but I bought the bigger Trekking in Nepal Mountaineers Book, which I don't want to pack, but it reads well and has info through 2010. Just read up on the politics. --Very good to hear of recharge opportunity! One extra camera battery should be fine then. Also, glad to hear the tip on not arriving late. A little concerned about rain--I've seen a chart re: monthly precipitation. If you have any other tips, please post!Scottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-51330139503969544852011-09-07T14:21:16.692-07:002011-09-07T14:21:16.692-07:00Scotty, I am so excited for you!! Assorted items.....Scotty, I am so excited for you!! Assorted items.... Get the guide from "Bryn Thomas". I have an old edition that I can give you if you don't want to buy one. I have seen it at the Seattle library so you can even borrow it. It has got good hand drawn maps + walking times between villages. You can most likely recharge your batteries in some of the guesthouse but they might charge you $1 or something. DalBhat is still available but you can get pasta and all other good stuff at most places now. There is an alternate start if you go counterclockwise. I recommend the start in Begnas Tal. I think that's high season you are going. Don't get caught without a room if arriving late in a village.<br /><br />Wishing you blue sky and sunshine.Charles Yuenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274981106329386568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-8412437810480829002011-09-07T08:50:53.018-07:002011-09-07T08:50:53.018-07:00Thanks guys! Adventuuuuuure!!!Thanks guys! Adventuuuuuure!!!Scottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346029004509730578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-32321517868299774372011-09-06T18:42:57.597-07:002011-09-06T18:42:57.597-07:00Hiking in Nepal. I can't begin to imagine the ...Hiking in Nepal. I can't begin to imagine the adventure that will be!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509586548626003030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695295435066427359.post-359637572302147062011-09-05T21:30:34.463-07:002011-09-05T21:30:34.463-07:00I can see why you are excited! Sounds like the tri...I can see why you are excited! Sounds like the trip of a lifetime.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493713551320668964noreply@blogger.com