Month: October 2017

Nazca Lines, Sand Dunes, Pisco, and “The Final Countdown”

Posted on October 26, 2017 by

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Driving in Peru is terrifying. And I’m not even talking about being the driver. Just being the passenger brings on cold sweats, elevated heart rate and even terror. Ricardo picked us up at 7:30 a.m. for our 4 hour drive down to Ica and…

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The Inca Trail: Nothing Worthwhile is Ever Easy

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

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Fifty yards remained. As our guide, Fredy, gathered us around for one last talk on our trek to Machu Picchu, I found myself verklempt. It had been an absolutely incredible three days. We had seen some of the most beautiful sights I’d ever seen…

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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!”

Hunter S. Thompson

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We did it!!!🇳🇵#everestbasecamp
Today we passed through Thukla Pass where there are many memorials to those who have lost their lives on Nepal’s mountains. It was a very moving experience. After hiking for seven days, tomorrow we will reach Everest Base Camp. #everestbasecamptrekking * * * #nepal #thuklapass #ebc #mountains #himalayas #memorials #highaltitude #bluesky #emptynestadventures
No caption necessary. #tearsofjoy * * * #nepal #highaltitude #himalayas #everestbasecamptrekking #emptynestadventures
15 miles down, 65 to go. There are so many things I love about this hike, but one of my favorites is coming across these rocks painted by monks. They are everywhere and some are small and some are massive. Some are right up next to the trail and some are up high up. I keep hoping to come across a monk mid project. #buddhistmantras * * * #everestbasecamptrekking #nepal #monkart #ebc #ilovehiking #exploretheglobe #emptynestadventures
The Tensing-Hillary airport is rated as the most dangerous in the world. At lunch before our flight our guide, Deepak began telling us stories of plane crashes as I looked on in horror. “Everybody died” was the ending to each one. “Why are you telling us this?!” I asked. He just laughed. He found himself hilarious. #lukla * * * #ebc #himalays #highaltitudetreking #everestbasecamp #tenzinghillary #hilariousguides #nepal #scaryassairport #emptynestadventures
If a wire went out, how could you ever figure out which one it is?! #nepal * * * #kathmandu #everestbasecamptrekking #thamel #creativewiring #exploretheplanet #emptynestadventures
It took 53 hours to get to Nepal from Denver, but we were welcomed with a rainbow in the clouds and seeing the Himalayas in the distance. I got the chills. The time difference here is +11:45, which I didn’t even know was a thing. I thought all time zones had the same minutes. I’m reminded of Spinal Tap...why can’t we just kick the clock up 15 minutes? We go to 45. #nepal * * * #jetlagged #ebc #bringyourowntp #kathmandu #festivaltime #newfriends #adventureofalifetime #godosomething #lifeisbetterwhenyousayyes #rainbow
Seven years ago we attempted our first 14ers, Grays and Torreys. It was an absolute shit show. I twisted my ankle less than a mile in, went down on my hands and knees and busted my new camera. I was overdressed and so hot but didn’t want to carry the layers so I sweltered. The profuse sweating led to dehydration which led to altitude sickness. I was nauseous and wanted to lay down, go to sleep and never wake up. I couldn’t breathe and my feet were covered in blisters. When I finally made it to Grays’ summit I sat at the top and cried, partially from relief that I had done it and partially because I didn’t want to go back down. I looked at the saddle to Torreys and couldn’t have done it if my life depended on it. It was hands down one of the worst days of my life, and has haunted me for seven long years. But today I am redeemed. #torreyspeak * * * #hikecolorado #14ers #highaltitude #redemption #sowindy #hikergirl #12 #optoutside #emptynestadventures

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