If you've never set foot in India before, then Kerala is a great place to start.
Author: zenlightenedvoyager
Globe-trotting trainee Buddhist with a grimy past, sunny disposition, unquestionably bright future, a lot to do and a lot to say about it!
Day 1 – A Passage To India
I was roused from my deep OTC drug induced slumber by the rather ample and elderly Indian woman sitting next to me. To be fair, my assumption regarding her size was exactly that, an assumption. In truth, it was hard to distinguish exactly where the masses of sari stopped and the actual person began. The … Continue reading Day 1 – A Passage To India
PCT Day 79 – Languishing in a Land of Lakes and Magic
Started: 08:15 @ MM 1,067.0 Stream and Camp (Elevation 8,559ft) Finished: 18:00 @ MM 1,087.3 Creek and Camp (Elevation 8,341ft) Miles: 20.3 Elevation Gain/Loss: +3,467/-3,648ft Food: Oatmeal, Kind Bar, Cheese & Crackers, Chips, Peach, Melon, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Instant Potato & Jerky ... NO PUDDING! Health & Hygiene: 0 Blisters, Days since last shower … Continue reading PCT Day 79 – Languishing in a Land of Lakes and Magic
PCT Day 78 – Zen and the Art of Food Rationing
Started: 08:00 @ MM 1,048.9 Sherrold Lake (Elevation 8,769ft) Finished: 16:30 @ MM 1,067.0 Stream and Camp (Elevation 8,559ft) Miles: 18.1 Elevation Gain/Loss: +3,221/-3,469ft Food: Oatmeal, Clif Bar, Kind Bar, Cheese & Crackers, Protein Bar, Beef Stoganoff, Starburst, Snickers, Gummi Bears Health & Hygiene: 0 Blisters, Days since last shower 3, Days since laundry 3 … Continue reading PCT Day 78 – Zen and the Art of Food Rationing
PCT Day 77 – Magical Highway!
Started: 07:30 @ MM 1,027.9 Creek and Campsite (Elevation 8,830ft) Finished: 18:15 @ MM 1,048.9 Sherrold Lake (Elevation 8,769ft) Miles: 21.0 Elevation Gain/Loss: +4,589/-4,650ft Food: Oatmeal, Clif Bar, Lara Bar, Cheese & Crackers, Watermelon, Honey Nut Loops w/cold Milk, Chocolate Brownie, Bread w/ butter, Chilli, Mary Jane's Thai Coconut Rice and Tuna Health & Hygiene: … Continue reading PCT Day 77 – Magical Highway!
PCT Day 76 – Meet the Tramily!
Started: 10:15 @ MM 1,017.1 Sonora Pass Trailhead (Elevation 9,618ft) Finished: 17:30 @ MM 1,027.9 Creek and Camp (Elevation 8,830ft) Miles: 10.8 Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,951/-2,740ft Food: Big Ole Breakfast, Hot Dog, Snickers, Cheese & Crackers, Trail Mix, Instant Potato and Salmon Health & Hygiene: 0 Blisters, Days since last shower 1, Days since laundry 1 … Continue reading PCT Day 76 – Meet the Tramily!
PCT Day 75 – Inspiration Comes in Small Packages
Started: 07:45 @ MM 1,005.9 Kennedy Canyon Creek & Camp (Elevation 9,063ft) Finished: 14:00 @ MM 1,017.1 Sonora Pass Trailhead (Elevation 9,618ft) Miles: 11.2 Elevation Gain/Loss: +2,673/-2,118ft Food: Oatmeal, Clif Bar, Tortilla w/PBJ and Goldfish, Trail Mix, Cheeseburger & Fries, Almond Joy, Coconut Ice Cream, Twinkies Health & Hygiene: 0 Blisters, Days since last shower … Continue reading PCT Day 75 – Inspiration Comes in Small Packages
PCT Day 74 – 1,000 Miles and 1,000,000 Mozzies
Started: 08:30 @ MM 987.4 Ford Falls Creek & Camp (Elevation 7,959ft) Finished: 17:30 @ MM 1,005.9 Kennedy Canyon Creek & Camp (Elevation 9,063ft) Miles: 18.5 Elevation Gain/Loss: +2,373/-1,268ft Food: Oatmeal, Tortilla w/PBJ and Goldfish, Tortilla w/Jerky, Trail Mix, Tuna w/rice, Gummi Lifesavers, Starburst, Swiss Miss Health & Hygiene: 0 Blisters, Days since last shower … Continue reading PCT Day 74 – 1,000 Miles and 1,000,000 Mozzies
PCT Day 73 – Oh The Horror!
Started: 08:30 @ MM 968.5 Smedberg Lake (Elevation 9,219ft) Finished: 18:45 @ MM 987.4 Ford Falls Creek & Camp Miles: 18.1 Elevation Gain/Loss: +4,507/-5,766ft Food: Oatmeal, Pound Cake, Tortilla w/cheese & jerky, Banana Cake, Goldfish, Trail Mix, Kathmandu Curry w/rice, Gummi Bears Health & Hygiene: 0 Blisters, Days since last shower 5, Days since laundry … Continue reading PCT Day 73 – Oh The Horror!
PCT Day 72 – Mozzie Madness and Trail Sadness!
Started: 08:30 @ MM 948.5 Glen Aulin Camp (Elevation 7,890ft) Finished: 18:45 @ MM 968.5 Smedberg Lake (Elevation 9,219ft) Miles: 20.0 Elevation Gain/Loss: +4,672/-3,338ft Food: Oatmeal, Pound Cake, Tortilla w/cheese & salami, Crackers, Clif Bar, Almond Joy, Beef Chilli w/ rice, Gummi Lifesavers Health & Hygiene: 0 Blisters, Days since last shower 4, Days since … Continue reading PCT Day 72 – Mozzie Madness and Trail Sadness!
ZENLIGHTENED VOYAGER 