Don’t Call it a Comeback…
…well, what do you know, this blog finally has a pulse here in 2008!
We’ll skip the string of useless excuses, etc., and not waste everyone’s time. First off, hello to everyone who may (hopefully) be reading this. As you may (or may not) know, Cheryl and Mike are currently in New Zealand, continuing their feverish tour across the globe (albeit at a much more pleasant locale/pace, with the added bonus of not being completely in Third-World countries!). NZ has been fantastic, we’ve emailed most of you with (some) details so far. Currently we’re residing in a really cool beach town (w/Mtns. not too far away) called Nelson, located in the northern part of the South Island of NZ. Right along the coast, beaches within a stones’ throw (we’ve been hitting them as much as we can), absolutely beautiful. The weather’s been in the mid-80s, TONS of sunshine, full on summer over here. The Wyoming/U.S. winter seems VERY far away, we must say. Incredible country with very interesting/fun/friendly people. BUT, enough about New Zealand for now…
The FIRST thing we wanted to do, due to OVERWHELMING demand from our reader-hood, was to finally…at long last…wait for it….wait….POST PICS! If you scroll below, you’ll see the goods. Now, we made them a bit on the larger side, rather than thumnails, so it may take a bit to pull up on your screen. Sorry, but this way we figured you could enjoy them more, rather than them being a bunch of small thumbnails (which, unfortunately, we couldn’t figure out/don’t think it’s possible to just put a bunch of small thumbnails that you could just click on and a bigger pic would just pop up. Again, you get what you pay for with these blogs, which, in this case, incidentally is nothing).
SO enjoy the below. The first half is Nepal, and it gradually turns to India. We’ve given brief descriptions, we plan on going back and adding more info, gradually. We already started the New Zealand collection, but, we’re taking it one step at a time here, so we’ll get to them eventually (I’m sure everyone collectively groaned…we promise it will be before 2009).
So, enjoy for now. We hope this works. BIG ups to Cheryl for loading a bunch of the pics, and doing alot of the legwork (while Mike just sat back and typed sarcastic dialog). We look forward to hearing you feedback…if anyone has any questions on any of the pics, please feel free to ask us for further explanation, etc. Hope everyone is doing well. Also, we’ve been pretty busy over here, but we’ll try to update as much as possible from here on out. Hopefully we’ll be able to get pics up more consistantly now, with more current stuff of what we’re doing. Until next time…so long!
Cheryl & Mike
MIKE & CHERYL
DURBAR SQUARE
RICKSHAW DRIVER
KATHMANDU
PRAYER WHEELS
MONKEY TEMPLE
MONKS & MONKEY TEMPLE
PRAYER FLAGS
WOMEN & RICE
BONATH STUPA
VIEW FROM TEAHOUSE, NAMCHE
NAMCHE BAZAAR, EVEREST REGION
SHERPAS
SHERPAS
NAMCHE BAZAAR
FIRST EVEREST VIEW
THAME VALLEY
THAME
VIEW OF THAME VALLEY
EVERST! (tallest mountain in background with Goyko Lakes)
Gokyo Lake
Mike & Cheryl
Ganga (our wonderful guide) & Huge Glacier
VT!!
YAKS & MORE YAKS, everywhere on the trails
Thengboche (cool monestary)
MORE SHERPAS
Prayer Wheel
AMA DABLAM
RAW MEAT, YUMMY
SHERPA BASKETS
GREAT AIRPORT, if the pilot missed the takeoff you crash down the mountain, short & sweet!
POKHARA, ANNAPURNA REGION
ELEPHANT RIDE, CHITWAN PARK
RHINO BUTTS, CHITWAN
CROCODILE
NOW FOR INDIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RED FORT, DELHI
OLD CITY, DELHI
OLD CITY
LOVELY TRAIN PICS, MIKE LOOKS WONDERFUL!!
VARANASI, BATHING IN GANGES RIVER
VARANASI
HOLY COW
MORE PEOPLE
VARANASI
BIKES
EARLY EARLY MORNING TAJ MAHAL!
CAMEL WORKING
PINK CITY, JAIPUR
MIKE’s NEW FRIEND
BLUE CITY, JODHPUR
GOLD CITY, JAISALAMER
SMOKING THE PIPE
THAR DESERT
MIKE & ROCKET the CAMEL
MORE COWS
JAISALAMER
Tags: Travel
mischaefe
Hello! I really enjoyed looking at these pictures as did Coty and Kiersten. Coty & Kiersten can’t believe the cows are just running free in the city, really me either. It’s great that you both are having such a blast and I can’t wait to hear more about your adventure. Love you lots! Stephanie
Good to have you back. Loved the pics. I stole the one of you two (the closeup) for my computer. Mike’s beard is at the perfect length and Cheryl just looks adorable. I’ll look into the computer phone thing and get back to you on that. It’s great to hear that you are still enjoying your time together and appreciating all that New Zealand has to offer. What a ride it’s been for you. Keep taking care of yourselves and each other. Love you and miss you! Are you hearing anything at all over there about the democratic primary? It’s soooo exciting this year. Super Tuesday coming up . . . Go Obama – Change the World!!
Amazing!! So good to hear from you guys. The pics are absolutely beautiful. We’re very jealous. It’s Super Bowl Sunday here in the states. VT is third in the ACC – looking to make a run at the NCAA tournament. The Pens are hanging in there – despite Crosby being out with a ankle injury. Keep the updates coming!
Hey guys,
Loved the pictures! I am so happy you went on this trip and have had the chance to see so many new things. I can’t wait to hear more stories.
Not sure if anyone noticed, but Mike and Dan look strangely like the same person in the Taj picture!
So when do you guys get back stateside??
Hey Cous!
So great to hear from you.
Thanks for uploading the pictures BIG…they are gorgeous and great to look at without squinting!
Wow, what a trip you are having! I hope you post more later…looking forward to more.
Stay safe, and have a great time. Take care.
Love,
Alina
Mike why is your camel named Rocket? Thanks for the pics! It is great to hear from you. I am really getting tired of the thigh deep powder and would love to see the sun again…..
You guys look great! Can’t wait to meet up in a few weeks!! Keep the pics coming….Tracy-I can actually say, I feel your pain about the powder!! Come on sun…..;o)
Great pictures and I have to say Mike looks like a real tourist in the Monkey temple picture. Now I think you need to apply for the AR – you’d be great. nrRobinnrnr
Good pictures Cheryl.
Have fun and be careful around those kiwi’s. Be sure to constantly bring up how they are all descended from convicts, they love hearing that.
Make sure Dad doesn’t eat any seafood. Why is Trey Anastasio in all these pictures with you?
Hey everyone, thanks for the replies. It really makes us feel good that everyone’s enjoying this…and it’s fun for us to share it as well! Quick answers to some ?’s:
Trace: That was the camel’s name. Or at least that’s what the 10-yr.old kid who was my guide named him.
Alfy: We’re going to be back in the States in April (I’m actually hoping to be able to attend DPS’ bachelor party). Speaking of Dan, we probably look the same because of the glasses…I hardly ever wear them. That, and the matching beard-set.
Robin: What’s the AR? I could do a great tourist-impression checking into the lodge this summer if you want…
CN- We’ll make sure Doug N. orders extra Shrimp at every meal.
Everyone else, thanks for the comments. We’re working on putting up some more pics right now (resizing, etc.), so hopefully they’ll be up soon.
PS- What a Super Bowl!