Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp trek with kids: Phera to Ringmu

March 20, 2020 by alissaaubertin

Today we wake up to a tremor that shakes the staircase and our little attic room, and I’m reminded of Nepal’s earthquake history, but it’s short lived and a late breakfast of chappati, omelette for some and copious amounts of tea fuel us for the day ahead.

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Everest Base Camp trek with kids: Salleri to Phera

March 19, 2020 by alissaaubertin

Group shot courtesy of Clan Wander and some bemused locals

While in Kathmandu we couldn’t fathom that we would be capable of waking up and walking the day after a ten hour drive. But we’re excited. The mountains are working their magic and we are all keen to get going.

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Everest Base Camp trek with kids: Kathmandu to Salleri

March 18, 2020 by alissaaubertin

A ten hour Jeep ride, the only vehicle rugged enough to make the road to Salleri. Flying is another option, but not on our budget.

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Everest Base Camp with kids prep

March 17, 2020 by alissaaubertin

Kathmandu is apparently more polluted than Delhi. People everywhere are wearing masks and they tell us this predates COVID-19.

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Travel in the time of Coronavirus

March 16, 2020 by alissaaubertin

Well, that escalated quickly. Our dream few weeks exploring the Maldives ended abruptly, as the first signs that things were getting serious (outside the nucleus of China, Iran, South Korea & Italy) regarding Coronavirus became apparent.

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