Monthly Archives: March 2014

Great Big Walk Location Update Day #4

Posted on March 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.35520 Longitude:87.66903 GPS location Date/Time:03/04/2014 07:59:25 NST Message:Great Big Walk: This is TA & Marian’s location on the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal.Thanks for walking with us Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/Fpcoh/27.35520N/87.66903E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Location Update Day #3

Posted on March 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:27.72047 Longitude:85.32004 GPS location Date/Time:03/02/2014 06:59:53 NST Message:Great Big Walk: This is TA & Marian’s location on the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal.Thanks for walking with us Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/Fosu4/27.72047N/85.32004E If … Continue reading →

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Great Big Drive

Posted on March 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Here we are celebrating our safe arrival in Ilam with some organic Ilam tea. A real treat since we drove through many hillside tea plantations. Ilam is known for its tea. And quite a drive it was… This is our … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 3: Fly Bhadrapur (2420m). Drive to Ilam

Posted on March 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Today we fly  to Bhadrapur (2420m) and then drive to Ilam. Bhadrapur is situated in the terai, south east of Lukla. The flight from Kathmandu takes approximately  50 minutes and affords views of the entire trek and the Himalaya from … Continue reading →

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Flying is Done, Busing Begins

Posted on March 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Beautiful flight, awesome mountains, safe landing and now hoping for safe driving.

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Ready to Fly

Posted on March 3, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Loading up the plane. Have the requisite seat on the left of the plane. Hoping for a view of the Himalayas and our entire route. Bless this flight and see all safely through

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Great Big Walk: Going East Soon (i.e. tomorrow)

Posted on March 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

We had an excellent day touring some of the famous spots of Kathamandu, including my favourite, Boudhanath Stupa. The stupa is the second largest in the world and the largest in Nepal. The stupa was alive with many folks celebrating … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 2: In Kathmandu (1330m)

Posted on March 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

This morning we’ll be sightseeing and taking in  key attractions in and around Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Valley has an amazing range of fascinating highlights.  We will visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath (two favourite places of mine). Quote for the Day All … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk: Lazy Day in KTM

Posted on March 1, 2014 by TA Loeffler

We’ve begun! Tonight we met our two teammates, Ray and Carmelina at our trip briefing. We women are all Canadian and Ray is Australian. We lazed about today only making 5461 steps because a thunder shower changed a plan away … Continue reading →

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Great Big Walk Day 1: In Kathmandu (1330m)

Posted on March 1, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Meeting the Expedition Team In Kathmandu (1330m) Today we will be meeting up with the members of our expedition team.  We’ll try to get to know each other, build team bonds, and work to take care of last minute tasks … Continue reading →

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