Back to Basics Trekking life - So for the two of us some of the experiences were the same but I think that we both came away with different goals, achievements and of course memories. Rosemarie - This Trek for me was definitely one of the hardest challenges that I have faced in my life to date. I chose to make it more difficult by carrying my own pack but because of my die hard nature I just had to do it. It was also a must for me to reach ABC as failure was no...

Conquering Everest So we are off trekking tomorrow Tues 18th Nov and should arrive at Base Camp Everest (actually it is Annapurna, but what do we know ...) on Tues 25th which is both my birthday and Micha's Father's.......yaaaay

My oh my.... we landed safely and what can I say the trip is already eventful. We started with a bottle of Champagne in London to mark the momentous occasion when we arrived at Heathrow on Wednesday we both could just feel the stress leaving our bodies which was great. Delhi is something where Rose is somewhat of a celebrity (she's not loving the hair but the Indians are). We have taken the metro for 8 Rupees (about 10 pence) into the posh bit of Delhi (it's no...

We are ready: tomorrow it is finally going to happen. The holdall is packed and 22kg so just under the weight limit. Both backpacks are being taken as hand luggage so hopefully the airport security / check-in desk is not going to moan about the 2 additional inches of length of one of the backpacks. Fingers crossed. India/Nepal here we come, bring it on.

Flights are booked and insurance is arranged: we are leaving on the 12th, so browse around this site to see what, where, when etc. The old travel blog at: http://roseandmicha.blogspot.com is still active but is to be replaced by this one!