The Inca Trail - It's a Long Way Down
Mar 7th, 2012, 01:59 PM
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Hey TD - we love a quote that isn't here anymore. I was wondering about that post as the primary purpose seemed to be to promote the fella's company. But there are some posters on other fora(ums) who do the same thing. Whatever, I am sure the editors know what they are doing.
Maybe there is some history with Knowmad..... whatever his name is?
Maybe there is some history with Knowmad..... whatever his name is?
May 4th, 2012, 09:05 PM
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I’ll skip the raft and I know I won’t be able to find the hotel you stayed in without a sign. So there’s no curling in Machu Picchu, darn.
Despite a variety of illnesses, squat toilets, and some ass sliding, you made it! The clapping porters and your fond memories of them are really touching. Thanks for a great report.
Despite a variety of illnesses, squat toilets, and some ass sliding, you made it! The clapping porters and your fond memories of them are really touching. Thanks for a great report.
May 5th, 2012, 04:18 PM
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A mule bumped me off the track & as I was free falling down the abyss, I tumbled into your trip report, Cold!
What a great read - I've enjoyed every dusty, pole bending footstep and "oooohhh look at that!" moment.
Just back from 3 weeks in Nepal, a week of which was trekking in the Annapurna; I couldn't say it better than you did about our Porters & guides. Our 7 porters were fantastic, their smiling faces, fitness, great attitude and songs are the constant images floating through my Nepal memories.
Thank you again for such a great trip report. You've nudged me to sling a word or two into my backpack & see if anyone would like to share them over a cold "Everest" at Beer O'Clock in a day or so.
What a great read - I've enjoyed every dusty, pole bending footstep and "oooohhh look at that!" moment.
Just back from 3 weeks in Nepal, a week of which was trekking in the Annapurna; I couldn't say it better than you did about our Porters & guides. Our 7 porters were fantastic, their smiling faces, fitness, great attitude and songs are the constant images floating through my Nepal memories.
Thank you again for such a great trip report. You've nudged me to sling a word or two into my backpack & see if anyone would like to share them over a cold "Everest" at Beer O'Clock in a day or so.
May 5th, 2012, 05:28 PM
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Bokhara - We just had dinner with one of the couples we did the Inca Trail with. She is dying to try the Everest Base Camp trek. He is dying to stay at home and play with his IPad. So I threw the Annapurna in as a third option. I would love to hear your experience. Annapurna sounds like the better hike but the pull of Everest is pretty strong.
May 5th, 2012, 11:32 PM
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It's interesting Cold; apparently the Annapurna Base Camp trek is more technically difficult than EBC. There are some interesting discussions on TripAdvisor's Nepal forum that may be of help to you. The Fodors Nepal forum seems to be deader than the Dodo.
I will do a TR, but if there's anything specific you think I can help with in the meantime, bearing in mind I'm a rank amateur on her first trip to Nepal and first trek, too; I'd be happy for you to drop me a note. bokhara77 at hotmail dot com
Very sad news - flash flood,seemingly caused by a landslide, has taken out two villages, killed 13, in & upstream of the Pokhara region yesterday. (Saturday 5/5/12)
I will do a TR, but if there's anything specific you think I can help with in the meantime, bearing in mind I'm a rank amateur on her first trip to Nepal and first trek, too; I'd be happy for you to drop me a note. bokhara77 at hotmail dot com
Very sad news - flash flood,seemingly caused by a landslide, has taken out two villages, killed 13, in & upstream of the Pokhara region yesterday. (Saturday 5/5/12)
May 6th, 2012, 11:55 AM
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That is very sad about Pokhara.
I was just thinking that the Inca Trail is indeed a Long Way Down from way up there in Canada.
May I suggest the "Prince Charles Royal Trek" so named because it was designed for Prince Charles, who hiked it before getting married the first time. Not overly challenging so you can focus on the scenery and culture. When I talked with hikers who had done other routes, especially the base camp route, they mentioned how many other hikers from other groups they had encountered on the route. In contrast, our group on the Prince Charles route saw no other hikers until the last hour of the several day hike.
Rumor has it that Mick Jagger did the same route as the prince, so if you want to Move Like Jagger...
I was just thinking that the Inca Trail is indeed a Long Way Down from way up there in Canada.
May I suggest the "Prince Charles Royal Trek" so named because it was designed for Prince Charles, who hiked it before getting married the first time. Not overly challenging so you can focus on the scenery and culture. When I talked with hikers who had done other routes, especially the base camp route, they mentioned how many other hikers from other groups they had encountered on the route. In contrast, our group on the Prince Charles route saw no other hikers until the last hour of the several day hike.
Rumor has it that Mick Jagger did the same route as the prince, so if you want to Move Like Jagger...
May 9th, 2012, 02:31 PM
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I am so sad to hear about Pokhara; I have very fond memories of that place after spending several days there after doing the Chitwan jungle. I hope the 13 yo chef at the guest house I stayed at is okay (although he would be 36 by now).
Oct 15th, 2012, 05:54 PM
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A comment in the lounge indicated you had abandonned us for maybe The Inca Trail or elsewhere.
Please respond to this and negate such rumors.
Congrats again on rising to this challenge and conquering the Inca Trail. I just got back from Machu Picchu, by train. I hope that still makes me worthy to post on this thread.
Please respond to this and negate such rumors.
Congrats again on rising to this challenge and conquering the Inca Trail. I just got back from Machu Picchu, by train. I hope that still makes me worthy to post on this thread.
Oct 16th, 2012, 10:53 AM
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Saraho, Atravelynn and Mlgb - I asked to be reinstated so I could thank you for commenting here. And the 
got to me.
I never would have thought this a year ago but South America really touched us. I read this forum every day, trying to figure out how we can travel to either Patagonia or the World Cup in Brazil (2014) for less than $500. Family of five.
Any suggestions appreciated.
got to me.I never would have thought this a year ago but South America really touched us. I read this forum every day, trying to figure out how we can travel to either Patagonia or the World Cup in Brazil (2014) for less than $500. Family of five.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Oct 16th, 2012, 11:43 AM
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Cold -
Welcome back.
As you can see, you have been the most missed living Fodorite in Fodor's history. I hope you have been keeping up with all the threads about yourself.
Don't ever go away again.
Between the weather and your return, here is how I'm feeling this fine day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRwsTyUPIYE
Welcome back.
As you can see, you have been the most missed living Fodorite in Fodor's history. I hope you have been keeping up with all the threads about yourself.
Don't ever go away again.
Between the weather and your return, here is how I'm feeling this fine day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRwsTyUPIYE
