Trekking

Alright folks. You win. We lose. We have not been writing. But. We are having a blast. Here's a teaser, and we promise, there are several posts in the works. For now, please consider a visual representation of our pack out list for the Annapurna Trekking Circuit. We leave for Pokhara at 6am. Here's what we're bringing.

Groundhog Day

10:00am
Wake up. Go back to sleep. Get up and look around beachside bungalow and feel the breeze coming in through the windows.
10:30am
Lay in hammock. Examine map and choose beach destination.
11:00am
Hop on scooter with blanket, sunglasses and reading material tucked in the "trunk" and rev engine.
11:15am
Arrive at Kho Ma beach, take off sandals and settle into cozy chair on beachfront.
11:30am
Drink mango smoothie. Eat papaya salad.
12:15pm
Walk along sandbar to uninhabited tropical island. Set up blanket, hammock, speakers. Decide on swimming grounds. Cove? Water to left or right?
12:45pm
Lay on blanket. Listen to Marvin Gaye.
1:30pm
Turn over.
2:30pm
Do 6-minute abs. It sucks, but it's good for you.
2:40pm
Pack up beach gear and scoot to nearby waterfall.
2:50pm
Arrive at waterfall. Hike up to 15 foot falls.
3:00pm
Get naked. Jump into swimming hole beneath falls.
3:30pm
Get bombarded by tour group who almost see you naked.
3:35pm
Get dressed.
3:45pm
Get on scooter and head home to freshen up.
5:00pm
Situate yourself on beach for sunset. Sit in shallow waters of Koh Phangan and have a coconut or beer.
5:15pm
Go ashore and sit in bamboo chairs. Talk with other "pharang".
7:00pm
Have dinner on low stools. Chef: 16-years old. Food: masuman curry, lemon vegetable soup, sautéed greens in garlic and vinegar.
8:00pm
Visit bungalow of couple recently befriended. Sit on porch for hours.
10:30pm
Get on scooter, head home.
10:45pm
Arrive home. Pass hut and keep straight to beach.
11:00pm
Night Swim.
12:00am
Head to hut. Rinse off, get in cozies.
12:20pm
Reflect that it's Groundhog Day. Go to bed hoping you will wake up and today will be yesterday.