Category Archives: Nepal

A shot of whiskey to chase death: the Langtang-Helambu trek

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Dee Walker

I’ve had a few brushes with death in my life. I’ve been mugged by a small gang, nearly blown up and then stampeded during a riot, and been moments from being stoned to death. But never, have I ever, been … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Hiking, Nepal, Round the World, Travel | Tagged altitude, avalanche, brother, death, Food poisoning, Gosainkunda, Helambu, Langtang, Lauribina, mountains, Nepal, prayer flags, stupas, tea hut, whiskey | 1 Comment

Kathmandu: a lesson in Buddhism

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Dee Walker

October 8: My brother Wes, who managed to pull himself away from medical school to join me in Nepal for a two week trek, surprised me at the airport! For a variety of reasons, I tend to struggle with airports … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Nepal, Round the World, Travel | Tagged Boudhanath Stupa, Buddhism, enlightenment, Kathmandu, monkey temple, prostration, Swayambhunath Stupa, veneration | Leave a comment

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