Wander Jill

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Steven Hawking

It matters that you don't just give up
Wander Jill
2018-02-09T08:55:25-07:00
It matters that you don't just give up

Dalai Lama

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Wander Jill
2018-03-24T16:44:16-06:00
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

Maya Angelou

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes
it has gone through to achieve that beauty.
Wander Jill
2018-03-24T16:50:09-06:00
We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.
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Enchanted Wander to an alpine cirque 7/28/18

  Today’s wander is to two small lakes in an alpine cirque, Primrose Pond and Loomis Lake. Healing Body A long wander through the forest is one of the best antidotes for a body that needs to heal.  The severe bout of pneumonia has cut short my summer season of exploration.  My body is still gaining endurance hike by hike. Today is a chance to quickly get into an alpine cirque … [Read more...]


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Closing the Loop – Namche 4.18.18

Namche Gompa Happy Trekkers We wake and make our to breakfast.  A pot of tea and an omelet wake the senses and prepare us for our walk to Namche.  After breakfast we make our way back to the room and begin the process of sorting gear and packing up.  We take our time as our travels to Namche will entail a 3 hours walk, mostly down hill.  By 8:30 we are ready to go.  … [Read more...]


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Thame Day of Rest and Reflection 4/17/18

Rest Day - Valley View Lodge Kitchen   Thame Day of Rest and Reflection A long night of rest refreshes the worn body.  We make our way to the kitchen to find a pot of hot tea and an omelet to feed the wolf inside.  We meet Oleg and Masha (Our Russian Pals) for breakfast and share our experiences since we met last.  Oleg and Masha want to visit the local monastery, we … [Read more...]


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Lumde to Thame Down the Renjo Khola Valley 4/16/18

Lumde to Thame Down the Renjo Khola Valley 4/16/18 Today's wander takes us from Lumde to Thame. We follow the Bhote Kosi glacial river, crisscrossing as we go. As we loose elevation, the landscape transitions from grey and brown to green trees and wild flowers in bloom. Thame offers a quaint Lodge to call home for a much needed rest. Morning dawns cold and bright. I awake feeling better … [Read more...]

Back from Nepal

Hello, We are back from Nepal.  We hope you enjoyed following our trek. While in Nepal I picked up a couple of bacterial and viral infections, that landed me in the emergency room and admitted to the hospital for several days.  I am finally back home and on the mend.  We have about 1500 pictures from our trip and many stories to be told.  As I regain my strength I will … [Read more...]


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Gokyo Lake to Renjo La – the final Pass

GGokyo Lake Gokyo Lake to Renjo La Pass A restless night - an unsettled gut.  Coughing, sneezing, sensation of suffocating. The alarm rings at 5 am and the fight to meet the cold morning begins. Cold air stings the lungs on the inhale and lingers in the air post exhale. A quick breakfast and tea is had and we shoulder our heavy packs. Today we leave the high mountain enclave of Gokyo Lakes and … [Read more...]