Yet another ski tour. This one was below alpine level because of bad weather higher up. We were on skins for most of the time, as there were a lot of short descents and only a couple larger ones. Compared to other ski tours, this was pretty flat.
There’s no point in translating the title. Pacala’s Field? Anyways, this took place back in January. Started from Padina and climbed towards the plateau. As we got above the treeline, we started feeling the intense wind. The gusts were so strong at times, they made climbing difficult. Ice pellets were scraping against my exposed face. We stopped just below the plateau and switched to descent. Meanwhile, the clouds cleared a Continue…
I still remember that month. Last year, during November-December, Bucharest didn’t get any sun for over 30 days. And when it snowed in Postavaru, we rushed there for the weekend hoping for some ski and sun. We only got a faint glimpse of the sun and, while skiing was possible on the upper part of the slopes, we didn’t get to. Mission failed. But the ski touring season started two Continue…
This post is a little outdated, but eh… busy times. So I bought a cyclocross bike a couple months ago. Meet Pokhara: Some of you may be wondering what’s cyclocross. In short, it’s a form of cycling that takes a road bike offroad (as you can probably see in the photo above). Still, the bike has a few adaptations, most notably grippier tyres and brakes that don’t get clogged with mud. Pokhara’s Continue…
Day 29 – October 16 (continued) I guess we saved the best (of man-made Nepal) for last. Behold Durbar Square! Durbar Square is composed of the old royal palace, along with a bunch of temples and plazas. This, along with the $7 entry fee, contribute to this site’s good looks and cleanliness, in stark contrast with the rest of Kathmandu. Day 30 – October 17 Last day. Unexpectedly, I’ll miss Continue…