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A Mouse in My House – Annapurna Circuit

Tiger Balm Tales Volume 11 After 10 days of decreasing temperatures and increasing wind, my body is rebelling. My lips have become as dry as…

Adventure Travel | Family Travel | Hiking | Lodging | Nepal

No Room at the Inns – Annapurna Circuit

Tiger Balm Tales Volume 10 By some miracle, I woke up on Day 9 with a small trace of a headache, aches, and pains of…

Adventure Travel | Family Travel | Hiking | Nepal

Paralyzed on the Annapurna Circuit

Tiger Balm Tales Volume 9 What started as a slight headache the night before had manifested into my complete paralysis the next morning. My head…

Cultural Experiences | Family Travel | Hiking | Nepal

On the 7th day, we rested – Annapurna Circuit

Tiger Balm Tales Volume 8 I woke up in Manang; I didn’t have to roll up my sleeping bag, repack my backpack, tend to my…

Family Travel | Hiking | Nepal

Changing Rhythms on the Annapurna Circuit

Tiger Balm Tales Volume 7 A routine is formed. Get up at 6:30 AM. Pack up everything by 7:00 AM. Eat breakfast. Begin to hike…

Cultural Experiences | Hiking | Nepal | Photo Documentaries | Photography

Porters of the Annapurna Circuit

Porters in Nepal don’t use any fancy equipment to carry their large loads. You see them wearing hand-me-down clothing and shoes from trekkers past. Flip-flops…

Adventure Travel | Family Travel | Hiking | Nepal | Videos

Road Work Ahead – Annapurna Circuit

Tiger Balm Tales Volume 6 What is it about growing older that changes us? Not only do our feet get bigger, but we tend to also…

Family Travel | Hiking | Nepal

Breathe Through Your Mouth – Annapurna Circuit

If blogs were scratch and sniff…you’d really be in trouble with this post. I found myself chanting the mantra, “Breathe through your mouth, not through your nose.” – while completely naked.
Oh, sorry, I got ahead of myself; let me go back to the beginning.