Roaming Souls • Oct 2025
Friend of Roaming Souls
The journey begins - from SFO to Kathmandu, meeting friendly Nepalis and preparing for adventure
Exploring beautiful Pokhara on scooters, meeting the trek team, and final preparations
First day of trekking - bus to Kimche, traditional Nepali blessing, and hiking to Ghandruk village
Sunrise over Annapurna, the pushup punishment, and endless stone steps through rhododendron forest
Nature lessons in the forest, ponies on the trail, and a freezing cold night at Mount Lucky
Mt. Dhaulagiri appears, George's AI class, and singing Nepali folk songs with the sherpas
The 'stairway to hell' - endless steps to reach Khopra Ridge basecamp
The most challenging day - pushing limits at 14,200 ft, micro steps, and the power of encouragement
The deepest gorge in the world, letters to our future selves, and the long descent
Lipstick kisses, Bolero rides, hot springs, bus dancing, and celebrating the journey's end
Flight mishaps, meeting Deepa after 20 years, shopping in Thamel
Beyond the mountains: The kindness and goodwill of Nepali people
