As I reflect on these last four weeks, I find myself feeling emo. I was anticipating the trip for what feels like forever and then it was over in the blink of an eye. Don’t worry, this isn’t goodbye, hopefully it’s see you later. This trip as a whole taught me many things about myself. …
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God Bless America
Mid-dinner with G and the gang at the airport, I got the notification. ‘Your flight has been cancelled.’ Instant panic. I had no idea what to do. Like the trek, I was in new territory, and I had a hard time finding my place. Also, our hero G was with us and really put in…
The View from Up Here
I know I learned more about myself on this trek, but it feels impossible to articulate the ways in which I did. How do you explain things that are so introspective? I knew I didn’t do well without real routine, but on the trek, I truly learned to what extent that affects my life. Not…
Chat, was that real?
The first few days of the trek were head down, climb up. Stairs upon stairs. One set after another. I knew they had to end at some point, but there seemed to be no end in sight. Luckily, two days in we got a rest day, and my lungs could finally recover from the 2000…
Trek the Halls
As a chronically anxious person and worrywart, being on a need-to-know basis has been the hardest cultural difference to manage, although it might just be the nature of this program. I’m always craving to know every single detail of everything that’s supposed to take place in the next few days just because I want to…
Stayin’ Alive
I think the most important transferrable skill from Wilderness Advanced First Aid training is the ability to make decisions under pressure. The whole point of Wilderness Advanced First Aid is to determine the best course of action for the patient in a high-stress situation while also making the right decision for yourself and anyone…
Nal’G’ene
A liter and a half into the shakedown hike, tragedy struck. I picked up my pack, swung it over my shoulder, and, almost as if in slow motion, my water bottle took flight down into the Himalayas. Luckily, G saved the day and made the treacherous journey into the thicket to save my precious water…
This Little Piggy Went to the Market
Yesterday, we took a hike up to Jabarkhet Nature Reserve, and we had our first mini solo which was a moving experience. Sitting in alone with nothing but the sounds of the critters around you and your own thoughts was an influential experience for not only my personal goals, but also for personal reflection and…
Where do I even begin?
I think this was the longest two days of my life. I never thought I would visit a place that takes almost 40 hours of travel to reach. So far, the language barrier has gotten to me the most. It makes me uneasy when I can’t completely understand the message someone is trying to get…
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