November 11, 2008 I lie awake trying not to listen to the romance that seems to be budding in the next room of our tea house. Separated by only one sheet of very thin plywood the two trekkers paired in the next room apparently have no idea that we can hear every giggle and flirtation. I chuckle to myself as I zip up my sleeping bag, put in my earplugs, don my trusty headlamp and continue to read "The Art of Happiness" by the Dalai Lama, h...

NUMBER EIGHTY EIGHT: "Number 42" the Thai airways desk attendant says. I don't even have to look at the number I am holding in my hand, I have exactly 46 people to go in front of me. After being toppled over yesterday by disgruntled travelers rushing to get their line ticket number inside the Thai airways reservation office, disregarding the fact that there was already a line formed outside the door, we weren't in a hurry to make it to the office tod...

Nemaste! (Hello/welcome/goodbye/thank you in Nepali) Apologies for the lack of updates. James and I have been having tons of fun. We will have to post the updates from El Salvador, Ecuador, Peru and Australia once we get caught up.Currently we are in Nepal and will be until the 30th of November. Photos will follow once we have a better internet connection. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: "Maya, take a look at this!" James elbows me from the window seat of the...