Harry and LLoyd's Aspen (Himalayan) Adventure

The start of the Annapurna Base Camp Trail


A treasure along the way


Rowing on Phewa Lake with the Dutch boys


Erin takes the helm


View from our scooty adventure


Riding along side the Himalayas


"Get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog"

After over two months in the dusty city of Kathmandu it was time to get some fresh air. Hanging out on Phewa Lake with our friends and hiking around in the Himalayas was like a dream. At the end of our hike to Dhampus, we ended up at a family's home in the village. The women, the only ones around, invited us to hang out in their backyard and enjoy their stunning view of the Himalayas. We drank tea, played with their children, and basked in the sun. They spoke no English and just laughed and stared at us with amusement. It was just a random schack on the trail- an old man showed us the way after we asked him where to get tea. The hospitality of this family is the true spirit of Nepal and renewed my faith in the general goodness of people. Erin and I also rented a scooter from 1970 and took it off road, discovering sights that represent the real Nepal. Now I know what all the fuss is about and my batteries are definitely recharged and ready to tackle the challenges of starting this business!

Flying in the Himalayas

Erika goes flying video


View from the sky


Erika flying high with a Himalayan Vulture on her 6


Erin heading to do acrobatics over the lake


"Fish Tail" Peak from the air


Phewa Lake and Pokhara

In lighter news...
It feels great to be a bird. This past weekend, we got to fly with the Himalayan vultures over the mountains. We went paragliding in Pokhara, 7 hours from Kathmandu, and it was absolutely breathtaking. Thirty minutes soaring in the sky with the Himalayan Mountain Range in full aerial view was such a freeing experience. About 3o seconds into the flight I decided I never wanted to come down. Erika got some shots of me (red chute) and I took some of her (white, red, blue chute). We were swarmed by birds playing with us and trying to land on our chutes, unfortunately my camera died and I couldn't get the shot. The silence up there was great and worries floated away in the wind. We give it a big recommendation to anyone who wants to feel alive.