On the 2nd day of this fantastic 5 day trek I hiked through forests of rhododendrons on an easy traverse for 5 hours with some 10 minute ascents which finally led us to our snd nights lodge at 2400 mtrs, we began at 2150 at Deurali. On the 3rd day it was only 1 hour steep climb once again through [….]
Read MoreVILLAGE SCHOOL VISIT NEPAL
Since my last blog when the ladies group departed for home I have traveling in Nepal visiting the School Project in Majuwa village, exploring a new trek route in the Annapurna’s, and enjoying my last 2 days in Nepal relaxing at the Yak and Yeti hotel in Kathmand. I have attached some wonderful photos of my visit to the school [….]
Read MoreLAST DAY IN BAKTAPUR AND KATHMANDU
Today was the last day of a wonderful trip. The past 3 days have been full on with visiting Bhaktapur, doing an early morning yoga class 3 out of the 9 in the group managed to get up at 530am to join me in a class at the local school. We all found out that we are absolutely not as [….]
Read MoreTREK AND CHITWAN NEPAL
It has been a few days since my last post – the reason – away trekking in those wonderful Annapurna mountain trails. The trip has been amazing we have experienced all types of weather afternoon storms that last for 30 minutes then glorious sunshine. Yesterday we arrived in Chitwan and it is HOT! We woke at 530 am breakfast at [….]
Read MoreNEPAL BHUTAN CULTURAL TOUR
Yesterday was a sad day to leave such a lovely group of ladies. They are now off to Bhutan for their next adventure. We have all had an amazing experience and our last night was celebrated at a Nepali Bancha Restaurant were we were entertained by dances from all over Nepal . We experience delicious Nepalise cuisine and the local [….]
Read MoreCHITWAN TO POKHARA
Yesterday sadly we said goodbye to our new found friends in Chitwan and continued on our journey to Pokhara a vibrant town situated at the base of the massive Annapurna mountains. This morning we were up at 5am to hike to Sarangkot a hill station situated high above Phewa Lake. It was a stunning sunrise and the mountains put on [….]
Read MoreNEPAL AND BHUTAN ADVENTURE APRIL 2011
Our group arrived in Kathmandu on Friday 1st April after an easy entry through customs we then proceeded to Bhaktapur for the night. It is the start of Nepali New Year so there are many exciting celebrations. The local people of Bhaktapur are in the process of completing the chariot and decorating homes and shops. Our afternoon was spent shopping [….]
Read MoreTORRES DEL PAINE – EL CHALTEN
Hi everyoneFor people who love mountains Torres del Paine and El Chalten areplaces to go. The mountains are majestic granite pillars, in someplaces topped with back sedimentary rock, formed by an upheaval ofmagma but not a volcano. The glaciers are also amazing. We have seenquite a number by now, with lakes of blue, green and grey at theirbases. Mt Fitzroy [….]
Read MoreJournal of our Journey to the School
We departed Kathmandu at around 6.30am by local bus. Depending on the road conditions will decide how far the bus will take us towards our destination of Maguwa village. Stopping several times for rest breaks, happy room breaks and lunch, we were soon a a bumpy dirt road which would leave our Australian outback rouds for dead. On the journey [….]
Read MorePatagonia Adventure Tour
Hola EveryoneWell we arrived in Buenos Aires about 3pm on 4/2and were collected and taken to our hotel.The hotel was quite up market so I tookadvantage of the top floorpool to have a swim which was veryrelaxing after the flight. Then a short nap sothat I was ready for the tango show.The show was great, as well a thetango there [….]
Read MoreWoman, Thy Name is Entrepreneur
This shared video is from a friend and mentor Sue Heins Inspiring Women Northern Beaches Sydney. It will boost your confidence – it did mine – time to share!!!
Read MorePATAGONIA SALTA ATACAMA
Happy New Year to Everyone who reads Lyn Taylor’s Adventure Travel BlogI hope that 2011 is filled with lots of fun laughter and wonderful challenges. My next adventure tour is a 35 day adventure trip to Patagonia, Salt and Atacama Desert.Ten intrepid traveler’s will depart on this epic adventure on the 4th February. PATAGONIA Patagonia is the most famous region [….]
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