Category Archives: Darjeeling

Sunrise on 2012

January, 21, 2011—one year ago today. Spirit Mountain, Nevada. I’m cold and awake in a tent with Wes. Derek is in his own tent a dozen feet away. It’s our first morning in a windy desert valley near Spirit Mountain, … Continue reading

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The Dawgs of Darj

 

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Colorado Bill and the Temple of Ghoom OR Spooked by (rabid, feral) buddhist monkeys

Another Darjeeling tale. An oldie. It was the same day as the 4am trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise over Khangchendzonga. And the visit to the Samten Choling Buddhist Monastery in Ghoom, with the 12m tall Buddha and … Continue reading

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