11. December 2018 I didn’t see much of Kozhikode itself because we travelled straight to the Wayanad district in the village of Mothakkara. And I’ve been there ever since. My biggest fear before my time in Kerala was the heat. My second biggest fear was the (too spicy) food. Neither of these … Continue reading Kozhikode -> Mothakkara – up to the green hills Read more
11. December 2018 Once upon a time….. … during the Indian colonial era. The mountains of the Wayanad district were still unconquered by the British. There was only one path that the local Adivasi, the indigenous people, knew. An English engineer hired Karinthandam, a chief, to show him the way. He did … Continue reading Karinthandam Read more
11. December 2018 Sometimes I have to learn how little I know…. But perhaps the less you know, the more open you are to being surprised? I did not know that Kozhikode used to be the largest harbour in Kerala and traded heavily with the Arabs there Vasco da Gama arrived there in … Continue reading Coffee in Kozhikode Read more
MUC – CCJ Saudia Airlines tempted me with an unbeatable offer: 490 euros Munich-Kochi, Delhi-Munich. And 2 pieces of luggage with no weight limit. About 2 weeks before departure, the obstacles started: I received a message that the flight had been cancelled and that I should contact the airline. This contact was a little … Continue reading Flying with Saudia to India Read more
May 2024 What a journey! I don’t think I’ve ever had so many difficulties and struggled so often. And I don’t really understand why my enthusiasm for Nepal just won’t go away. I’ve already mentioned a few points in the trekking posts, i.e. I don’t really like this mountain tourism. The route to Everest Base … Continue reading Nepal 2024 – Afterthoughts Read more
between 24. April and 1. May 2024 After the trek I spent 2 days in Kathmandu and after Chitwan another 3 days until my departure. I didn’t really feel like taking any more photos, not even with my mobile phone. Except at the temple. But that’s why there are hardly any pictures of … Continue reading Kathmandu – Meetings, Temple and Pedicure Read more
26. + 27. April 2024 After the trek I spent 2 days in Kathmandu, then made a trip to Chitwan and spent more time in Kathmandu and then flew home. The Kathmandu times get a blogpost together, here I write about the Chitwan trip. Chitwan has a national park, founded in 1973 … Continue reading Chitwan – spotting Animals Read more
19. – 22. April 2024 We had thought that it was best to cross the bridge before or after all the traffic. I was in favour of before, because I assumed there would be no wind. So we set off again at dawn at 5.30am. However, I was wrong early on: the horse-drawn … Continue reading Namche Bazaar -> Phaplu – the trek comes to an end Read more
17. + 18. April 2024 Surprise! All white in the morning! Even if it wasn’t the highest night of the tour, it was still my coldest. The room felt like a freezer. Luckily there were thick blankets so I didn’t freeze underneath, but sometimes I had to get out…. I got … Continue reading Lungden -> Namche Bazaar – downhill through villages Read more
16. April 2024 In the morning it went as planned: at 5.30am Tenji shouldered both backpacks and I shouldered my camera. A word about both nights above 4,000 metres: Does anyone remember the blog about the Annapurna circuit? I complained about sleeplessness on the two nights above 4,000 metres, feeling unwell, with lots … Continue reading Gokyo – Lungden – a pass! Read more