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Hiking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Pt. 2
Jun 2, 2018
Hiking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Pt. 2
Jun 2, 2018

You can read part 1 here, which outlines the first 10 days of trekking the Annapurna Circuit. 

After we crossed Thorong La (our big 17,700-foot accomplishment of the trek) on Day 10, our hike down from the pass was mostly steep, steep, STEEP! It was a vast contrast from everything else we had experienced and it was painful in a whole new way we didn't expect.

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Jun 2, 2018
Hiking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Pt. 1
May 23, 2018
Hiking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Pt. 1
May 23, 2018

It has been two whole weeks since we got off the Annapurna trail through the Himalayas and returned to “normal” travel life—moving by cars, trains, and planes instead of our own two feet. And although I was happy for a rest and some clean fresh laundry, I find myself looking at photos from the trail nearly every day, still in awe of the Annapurna Conservation Area. I loved the trek so much that I left the trail with a list of thru hikes to complete in 2019 and a renewed desire to trail run.

Anyway, it is about time I share some stories and photos from this incredible trek.

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May 23, 2018
 The Annapurna Circuit FAQs
May 22, 2018
The Annapurna Circuit FAQs
May 22, 2018

I said goodbye as we went into the Himalayas to hike the Annapurna Circuit, but didn’t explain much else. So, below are answers to some questions I had about the circuit when I first heard about it. Hopefully, this will help future posts make more sense. 

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May 22, 2018
A Monk Gave Me Homework
May 11, 2018
A Monk Gave Me Homework
May 11, 2018

A post by Andrew.

Kathmandu is dusty, hot, and crowded. But also, colorful and sensational. The people are friendly and appear devoutly religious. But I will let Kelsey elaborate in another post—just know it is an overwhelming place for the first-time visitor. Fortunately, we had Monica—Kelsey’s childhood friend who lives and studies Buddhism in Kathmandu—to show us around for a few days. 

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May 11, 2018
M.I.A. on the Annapurna Circuit
Apr 24, 2018
M.I.A. on the Annapurna Circuit
Apr 24, 2018

We have visitors! My dad and close family friend, Brian, just arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal to hang with us for over two weeks. That's only the beginning of the excitement. Now, we are prepping and packing. But tomorrow. Tomorrow, we will all drive out to the Himalayas and start 16-ish days of trekking on the Annapurna Circuit.

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Apr 24, 2018
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Hi, I’m Kelsey. I quit my job (yay!), sold all my stuff (meh), and left my beloved pup with my parents (boo!) to travel the world for a while.

Currently, I'm bouncing around Europe enjoying those open borders and the euro!

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Featured
Eating Our Way Through Chiang Mai
Apr 13, 2018
Food, Travel Activities, Biking
Eating Our Way Through Chiang Mai
Apr 13, 2018
Food, Travel Activities, Biking
Apr 13, 2018
Food, Travel Activities, Biking
The Ngaben: A Royal Balinese Cremation Ceremony
Mar 10, 2018
Cultural Experience, Firsts, Photo Journal
The Ngaben: A Royal Balinese Cremation Ceremony
Mar 10, 2018
Cultural Experience, Firsts, Photo Journal
Mar 10, 2018
Cultural Experience, Firsts, Photo Journal
How a Closet Saved My Sanity
Mar 2, 2018
Musings, Van Life, Organization, Whoopsies
How a Closet Saved My Sanity
Mar 2, 2018
Musings, Van Life, Organization, Whoopsies
Mar 2, 2018
Musings, Van Life, Organization, Whoopsies
Everyone Who Visits Sydney Wants to Live There
Feb 26, 2018
Firsts, Musings
Everyone Who Visits Sydney Wants to Live There
Feb 26, 2018
Firsts, Musings
Feb 26, 2018
Firsts, Musings
Goodbye House
Dec 22, 2017
Prep, Moving, Musings
Goodbye House
Dec 22, 2017
Prep, Moving, Musings
Dec 22, 2017
Prep, Moving, Musings
I Ran a Marathon & I’m Fine
Nov 10, 2017
Prep, Running, Firsts
I Ran a Marathon & I’m Fine
Nov 10, 2017
Prep, Running, Firsts
Nov 10, 2017
Prep, Running, Firsts

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beer & dogs & dogs & beer Sometimes Instagram just sucks my productivity and picks away at my self esteem. But other times, it’s a pretty cool visual platform that introduces me to incredible places. Like Slovenia. It would have never been on our radar if it weren’t for a friend’s post (hi 🙋🏼‍♀️ @jessyekl), but it’s gorgeous and we’re stoked to spend a week here. Are we in an REI ad? 🤩 “Koselig” is an untranslatable Norwegian word that basically means advanced levels of coziness. And after 9 months of endless summer, I’m embracing all the koselig I can here. •
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🤸🏼‍♀️ oh, and I wrote a catching up thing on that blog that I almost forgot I had. I think the link is still in my bio 🤷🏼‍♀️ So much laughter, love, and great lighting this weekend 👌🏼 congrats to my fav celebrity couple #nadrianhall when someone farts in the tent 🐶💨 #wasntme Feeling so grateful (and so sore!) after a few wonderful days in PDX with these badasses.
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Thank you guys for making Portland our second home, even while we don’t live there. @rbish @msaintra @jamiekingfit @burgerpdx @yoga.by.nic @bobby___s @lizwilsonyoga SLOme for a perfect few hours spent running Madonna and eating High St. Deli #ifyouknowyouknow
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