Lesson #1: always be ready to adapt plans. Lesson #2: my eyes don't like 32 going on 42 hour travel days. coming to you with an update from Denpasar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtSNSgd1myw
Category: Carstensz Pyramid
Travel weary and waiting
Preparation day had a couple of surprises. Like the last minute instructions from my organizer in Indonesia to bring two MSR burners and 4 pumps. What?! The day before I set off, I have to run around shopping for more gear?! Luckily I have a relaxed and supportive husband, who shrugged and said, "okay, let's …
a new adventure begins
“You’re going where?” “Papua.” Blank look. “You know, like Papua New Guinea.” Still blank. “Have you ever played Risk (the board game)? It's that big island down near Australia.” “ooooh. Why’re you going there?” “To climb Carstensz Pyramid.” “climb what? “ aaaand…eyes glass over. This is pretty much the conversation I’ve been having for about …
adventuring through life 