Ray and Jeanne left Ottawa on October 11, 2000,
bound for Kathmandu. They spent a few days exploring Kathmandu
and the surrounding valley before being joined by other trekkers
from Canada. Our group of nine, including Ray as leader, left
Kathmandu on October 19,2000 for a 14 day trek organized by
Everest Trekking to the wilderness ridge of Copra on the west
shoulder of Annapurna South. Our campsite on Copra Ridge had a
spectacular view of the major peaks of the Annapurna range. From
there, we hiked up to the sacred Lake Kare Tal at an altitude of
15,100 ft (4,600 m).
Jeanne sent emails home during the trip. Read
ahead for her accounts of exploring Kathmandu and the trek.
Writeups:
Episode1: Exploring Kathmandu and the Valley
Episode 2: The Trek and Back to Kathmandu
Return to Trekking in Nepal
or Introduction