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May 16, 1990 Langtang Glacier – Nepal – Journal Entry

November 10, 2024 – 11:10 am

Published on: May 28, 2023 We have reached Langtang Village. 3500 meters. This is the highest I’ve been in this life. The porters and cook are busy smoking cigarettes and drinking hot tea heavily dosed with yak butter for strength and sustinence. Breakfast on the trail had been mostly oat porridge, eggs, chapati, pancakes with […]

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May 14, 1990 – Langtang Glacier – Nepal – Journal Entry

November 10, 2024 – 11:02 am

Previously published May 23, 2023 2500 meters – Ghora Tabula This morning Dieter woke up with vomit on his shirt. He doesn’t talk about being gay or having AIDS, but he has said anything about spending time in Bangkok. I respect his staying in the closet and told him that we are all sinners. Dieter […]

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May 30 1992 – Bangkok – Journal

November 10, 2024 – 10:49 am

Two mornings ago I making a call at the overseas phone booth in the Malaysia Hotel. A young bearded man entered the lobby. We had last seen each other in Kathmandu 1990 after a trek to Lantang Glacier. Upon departure westward to Europe I had told Dice, if he was in Bangkok, then you should […]

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May 13, 1990 – Langtang Trek, Nepal – Journal Entry

November 10, 2024 – 10:42 am

Previously published May 21, 2023 I wish my camera was functional. The scenery and people are amazing. I speak with two German trekkers. Dieter is in his 40s. Thin and fit. His hiking partner is Miriam. She has decided to not wear boots and go barefoot like some of our Sherpas. She attacks me for […]

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May 11, 1990 – Brabal – the Himalayas – Nepal – Journal Entry

November 10, 2024 – 8:24 am

Previously published May 17, 2023 After lunch on the trail I left the stop and continued up the path. The forest is thick and the ascent isn’t too taxing. I’ve been at it for an hour and haven’t seen a single soul. Waiting for the porters, Lance, and Dorge to catch up to me. Maybe […]

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