tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post7105887200080303528..comments2024-03-21T11:29:49.702-07:00Comments on Beth Camp : August #BlogBattle: "Everest: One Step at a Time"Beth Camphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-70847547850231011932020-08-31T10:33:49.129-07:002020-08-31T10:33:49.129-07:00This was lovely, Beth! Really warm and comforting ...This was lovely, Beth! Really warm and comforting -- just like a nice cup of tea! I felt like I was right there with the pair. I got the distinct impression that you really know what you're talking about, have you ever been? Wonderful little story.<br /><br />P.S. As a Brit living in the Austrian Alps, I understand very well the search for a good cuppa!Joshua G. J. Insolehttps://joshuainsole.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-66555800615128213202020-08-18T06:09:36.770-07:002020-08-18T06:09:36.770-07:00Thank you, Donna. I may never be able to travel to...Thank you, Donna. I may never be able to travel to Kathmandu, but that's one of the pleasures of reading and researching -- and listening to others who have! What a wonderful experience you've shared. May you continue to journey!Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-48418268173784037292020-08-18T06:08:15.051-07:002020-08-18T06:08:15.051-07:00Thank you! May we soon be able to walk those trail...Thank you! May we soon be able to walk those trails and re-appreciate nature!Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-66726352578411995802020-08-16T16:55:10.597-07:002020-08-16T16:55:10.597-07:00Hello, Chris. Thank you! Yes, I still am hoping ou...Hello, Chris. Thank you! Yes, I still am hoping our worlds will return to 'normal' and we can all heal.Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-40507592213868769932020-08-16T16:54:11.110-07:002020-08-16T16:54:11.110-07:00Hello, Gary. Yes, sadly, that ice is melting every...Hello, Gary. Yes, sadly, that ice is melting everywhere. Allen didn't recognize the photos I showed him of that mountain valley today. In reality, Allen drinks tea as well and hates coffee (but that's my favorite brew), so I changed the 'facts' to fit the prompt. No, I've never been to India or Nepal, and my hopes to go one day seem far out of reach. Allen did say that the yakBeth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-21336848997038009282020-08-16T16:51:30.053-07:002020-08-16T16:51:30.053-07:00Thank you. Allen told me about that little detail ...Thank you. Allen told me about that little detail of the two hikers being invited inside because hospitality is very, very important to the Sherpas.Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-87304078018875928282020-08-16T16:50:06.706-07:002020-08-16T16:50:06.706-07:00Thank you, Sally. I'm glad you enjoyed this st...Thank you, Sally. I'm glad you enjoyed this story based on Allen's adventures as he traveled around the world. Maybe someday we'll have the chance to go to Japan, a place he's never been (or me either!).Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-17908304570620744612020-08-16T16:49:01.564-07:002020-08-16T16:49:01.564-07:00I hope you are able to travel to Nepal one day. Th...I hope you are able to travel to Nepal one day. This trip was a highlight for Allen -- and writing this challenge gave me the chance to 'fictionalize' parts of his travels. He did travel alone at times and with friends along the way, and he actually did hike through those rhododendron forests and meet the local people. I would like to go to Nepal too one day. Thank you for stopping by!Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-67339891025598579072020-08-14T09:27:07.864-07:002020-08-14T09:27:07.864-07:00Lovely story, we were in Katmandu for several days...Lovely story, we were in Katmandu for several days and saw Everest above the clouds. A sight I will never forget.Donna Halvorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186406385830696836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-64311524301100087852020-08-14T09:17:19.597-07:002020-08-14T09:17:19.597-07:00That was delightful. What a vacation (and more)--t...That was delightful. What a vacation (and more)--to hike Everest or any number of other trails. I enjoyed your story.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-46311060875403826942020-08-14T05:18:00.788-07:002020-08-14T05:18:00.788-07:00What a great story! Hopefully we will all be trave...What a great story! Hopefully we will all be traveling again soon. Chris Loehmer Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831717125652627898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-70225193853092972352020-08-13T23:08:22.113-07:002020-08-13T23:08:22.113-07:00Fascinating journey around Katmandu and the Everes...Fascinating journey around Katmandu and the Everest trail. Have you been there Beth? A local ex landlord here ran a restaurant there many moons ago. In fact he met his wife there... I digress...<br /><br />Yaks milk sounds like it should be a bit dubious. Not sure why, except social programming maybe. Thought the same about smoked eel until I tried it though....hmm, that was done by the Gary Jefferieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276233291284300413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-73601116144635436162020-08-13T13:32:54.907-07:002020-08-13T13:32:54.907-07:00I'd say this story is enlightening! Interestin...I'd say this story is enlightening! Interesting to read through with colorful little details, and I enjoyed the bit toward the end when the old woman showed she apparently knows five words of English. John's comment about one sip at a time was a great way to wrap it up!aebransonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749092699828240859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-73915207937842498772020-08-12T20:51:03.666-07:002020-08-12T20:51:03.666-07:00Such a marvelous adventure. I'll bet you both...Such a marvelous adventure. I'll bet you both have had adventures. Perhaps you next book should be centered upon you and Allen's travels.Sally Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218630340802917961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17244908.post-84730849350274005762020-08-12T18:23:57.090-07:002020-08-12T18:23:57.090-07:00Beautiful story, Beth. I felt like I was there, wi...Beautiful story, Beth. I felt like I was there, with Allen, in the mountains. One day, I might be, but I would never hike any further than base camp. How far did he and John get? But, if it’s as busy as before Covid, forget it. That being said, I would like to do the Annapurna Trail or at least, visit Nepal.Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.com