Comments on: The Longest Day – Annapurna Circuit http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/ Travels and Life Experiences of a Corporate American Runaway Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:35:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nikkos http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-24678 Nikkos Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:29:10 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-24678 I thought you might enjoy this recent shot published by NG: http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/extreme-photo-of-the-week/?source=link_fb20111026adv-epow#/nepal-climb-extreme-throng-la-pass-adventure_33743_600x450.jpg I thought you might enjoy this recent shot published by NG: http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/extreme-photo-of-the-week/?source=link_fb20111026adv-epow#/nepal-climb-extreme-throng-la-pass-adventure_33743_600x450.jpg

]]> By: Priyank http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-17876 Priyank Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:05:22 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-17876 Super super narration! I miss the himalayas dearly, its been two years since I went there... Super super narration! I miss the himalayas dearly, its been two years since I went there…

]]> By: admin http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-13782 admin Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:12:04 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-13782 Doss, Thanks so much for leaving that comment - I so happy you could get something out of our story. You are totally right - trekking the Annapurna circuit is def. about the culture and the locals and environment you meet along the way - but it's also a very personal journey about the hikers. They will become your world for a few days as you all work together to reach the same goal. Good luck with your trek - let me know if I can be of any help! Doss,
Thanks so much for leaving that comment – I so happy you could get something out of our story. You are totally right – trekking the Annapurna circuit is def. about the culture and the locals and environment you meet along the way – but it’s also a very personal journey about the hikers. They will become your world for a few days as you all work together to reach the same goal.
Good luck with your trek – let me know if I can be of any help!

]]> By: Doss http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-13777 Doss Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:30:33 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-13777 Well, I've been reading many tales in my prep' for an upcoming first time visit to Nepal - and this is the most inspirational, emotional & evocative so far. I admit, I usually bore of the many "me, me, me" type-blogs on the 'net. After all, I really just want to know about the place & it's people...but this has made me realise it's just as much about the personal acheivement of the trekkers who are also there as part of that place and it's people. Especially those who endure & overcome as you & your Dad have done. Thank you for sharing x Well, I’ve been reading many tales in my prep’ for an upcoming first time visit to Nepal – and this is the most inspirational, emotional & evocative so far.
I admit, I usually bore of the many “me, me, me” type-blogs on the ‘net. After all, I really just want to know about the place & it’s people…but this has made me realise it’s just as much about the personal acheivement of the trekkers who are also there as part of that place and it’s people. Especially those who endure & overcome as you & your Dad have done.
Thank you for sharing x

]]> By: The Best and Worst of the Annapurna Circuit | Ottsworld http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4963 The Best and Worst of the Annapurna Circuit | Ottsworld Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:34:08 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4963 [...] the experience in Puma was on top of his list, followed by the Thorung La Pass [...] [...] the experience in Puma was on top of his list, followed by the Thorung La Pass [...]

]]> By: In Transit Visa Loophole Delhi Airport | Ottsworld http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4886 In Transit Visa Loophole Delhi Airport | Ottsworld Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:19:46 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4886 [...] No Room at the Inns Vol. 11 – A Mouse in My House Vol. 12 – Beware of Falling Rocks Vol. 13 – The Longest Day Vol. 14 – Motorized Travel Vol. 15 – A River Runs Thru It Vol. 16 – Carbo Loading [...] [...] No Room at the Inns Vol. 11 – A Mouse in My House Vol. 12 – Beware of Falling Rocks Vol. 13 – The Longest Day Vol. 14 – Motorized Travel Vol. 15 – A River Runs Thru It Vol. 16 – Carbo Loading [...]

]]> By: Garfield Saunders http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4291 Garfield Saunders Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:52:12 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4291 I very much enjoyed your postings of your trek with your father. I did a trek back a number of years ago up to Muktinath then over to Annapurna Base Camp, I celebrated my 60th birthday at ABC. I plan on returning this fall to trek the full Annapurna Circuit and will have my 72nd birthday on the trek I very much enjoyed your postings of your trek with your father. I did a trek back a number of years ago up to Muktinath then over to Annapurna Base Camp, I celebrated my 60th birthday at ABC. I plan on returning this fall to trek the full Annapurna Circuit and will have my 72nd birthday on the trek

]]> By: Frank http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4255 Frank Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:32:59 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4255 Sherry, I really enjoyed your Tiger Balm Tales. It is just wonderful writing, absolutely first rate and inspirational. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to create such interesting content. Did a short post to highlight the series on our blog. Hope it reads OK. http://ourhikingblog.com.au/2010/03/hiking-annapurna-circuit-nepal.html Ever in Oz, give us a hoy! Sherry,
I really enjoyed your Tiger Balm Tales. It is just wonderful writing, absolutely first rate and inspirational.
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to create such interesting content.

Did a short post to highlight the series on our blog. Hope it reads OK. http://ourhikingblog.com.au/2010/03/hiking-annapurna-circuit-nepal.html
Ever in Oz, give us a hoy!

]]> By: Apples in Marpha Nepal | Ottsworld http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4227 Apples in Marpha Nepal | Ottsworld Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:09:13 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4227 [...] No Room at the Inns Vol. 11 – A Mouse in My House Vol. 12 – Beware of Falling Rocks Vol. 13 – The Longest Day Vol. 14 – Motorized [...] [...] No Room at the Inns Vol. 11 – A Mouse in My House Vol. 12 – Beware of Falling Rocks Vol. 13 – The Longest Day Vol. 14 – Motorized [...]

]]> By: Jon Ridge http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4165 Jon Ridge Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:04:20 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4165 Excellent post, reminded me of when I crossed over the La in 08, unsurprisingly not much has changed since from the sound of it! Congratulations, and if you've got the trekking bug i'll assume Everest Base Camp is next on the list? :) Excellent post, reminded me of when I crossed over the La in 08, unsurprisingly not much has changed since from the sound of it!

Congratulations, and if you’ve got the trekking bug i’ll assume Everest Base Camp is next on the list? :)

]]> By: Wanderluster http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4098 Wanderluster Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:06:17 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4098 Really inspirational! Thanks for sharing, Sherry! Really inspirational! Thanks for sharing, Sherry!

]]> By: Anil http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4076 Anil Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:01:03 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4076 It's going to take one hell of an adventure to top this one but I'm sure you'll come up with something good :) It’s going to take one hell of an adventure to top this one but I’m sure you’ll come up with something good :)

]]> By: Mark H http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4050 Mark H Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:35:00 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4050 Congratulations on making the pass and what a special experience it must be to share it with your father. Beautifully told story filled with humour and emotion and detail. Congratulations on making the pass and what a special experience it must be to share it with your father. Beautifully told story filled with humour and emotion and detail.

]]> By: admin http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4003 admin Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:01:29 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4003 Ha! Maybe I could have round a faster trekking partner, but they would've never chased a mouse off my bed for me...or kept me as entertained as you did! I was lucky to have YOU! Ha! Maybe I could have round a faster trekking partner, but they would’ve never chased a mouse off my bed for me…or kept me as entertained as you did! I was lucky to have YOU!

]]> By: admin http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4002 admin Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:58:46 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4002 Should have I warned people to read with Kleenex?! Funny thing is that while I was writing the recount of the summit day it brought me to tears again. How silly is that - my own writing makes me cry! Should have I warned people to read with Kleenex?! Funny thing is that while I was writing the recount of the summit day it brought me to tears again. How silly is that – my own writing makes me cry!

]]> By: Dad http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-4001 Dad Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:02:15 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-4001 Every time I think of this longest day and going over Thorong La Pass, I try to remember how I felt going up that trail. Oxygen was so scarce that it was all used up moving my mucles and not much was getting to the brain. It took a couple of minutes at the top for the brain to start working well again. A pilot friend of mine told me that at that altitude your mental process really slows down. I really felt good about getting there safely and in good physical condition. Most of all I feel fortunate that my daughter asked me to go with her. She sure could have found a faster treking partner, but I felt honored to be there with her. Most of all we helped each other over the top! DAD Every time I think of this longest day and going over Thorong La Pass, I try to remember how I felt going up that trail. Oxygen was so scarce that it was all used up moving my mucles and not much was getting to the brain. It took a couple of minutes at the top for the brain to start working well again. A pilot friend of mine told me that at that altitude your mental process really slows down.

I really felt good about getting there safely and in good physical condition. Most of all I feel fortunate that my daughter asked me to go with her. She sure could have found a faster treking partner, but I felt honored to be there with her. Most of all we helped each other over the top!

DAD

]]> By: Barbara at Hole in the Donut Travels http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-3998 Barbara at Hole in the Donut Travels Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:27:23 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-3998 I cried all the way through this post. What a wonderful adventure - and when your Dad sat up and asked what adventure was next - well, I really lost it then. Thank you for this series - it's just wonderful. I cried all the way through this post. What a wonderful adventure – and when your Dad sat up and asked what adventure was next – well, I really lost it then. Thank you for this series – it’s just wonderful.

]]> By: Heather on her travels http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-3996 Heather on her travels Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:07:40 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-3996 What an amazing experience, I felt I was with you every step without ever having to get tired and cold What an amazing experience, I felt I was with you every step without ever having to get tired and cold

]]> By: Rhona http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-3990 Rhona Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:53:51 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-3990 So far, this climb is amazing. I have been reading each and every post (and all the others in between of course) but for me, this was the most emotional. I love your fathers attitude. My eyes stinged a bit when he asked what adventure will you guys be doing next. How wonderful to have such a mentor in your life. So far, this climb is amazing. I have been reading each and every post (and all the others in between of course) but for me, this was the most emotional. I love your fathers attitude. My eyes stinged a bit when he asked what adventure will you guys be doing next. How wonderful to have such a mentor in your life.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/the-longest-day-annapurna-circuit/comment-page-1/#comment-3986 Lynn Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:11:02 +0000 http://www.ottsworld.com/?p=4727#comment-3986 Sherry, This was just a beautiful post! People that haven't hiked in mountainous terrain don't realize that the descent can be worse than the ascent for some people. Your dad is amazing, and so are you! Sherry,

This was just a beautiful post! People that haven’t hiked in mountainous terrain don’t realize that the descent can be worse than the ascent for some people. Your dad is amazing, and so are you!

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