Jerry and Maggi's 6-month career-break trip trekking round Asia and New Zealand.

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Thanks for visiting our travelogue site! Our trip is taking us to destinations we've always dreamed of visiting before we're too old, particularly all around the Himalayas. Join us as we enjoy stunning scenery, eat delicious food, experience different cultures and meet amazing people. We will post updates and photos of our adventures whenever we can along the way. Please keep in touch. Love Maggi and Jerry.

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  Departure   London, United Kingdom on Jun 11, 2005 1 picture 0 comments
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  Train journey   Bombay, India on Jun 12, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Ayurvedic bliss   Goa, India on Jun 15, 2005 1 picture 4 comments
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  Varanasi   Varanasi, India on Jun 20, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  The Golden Temple, Amritsar   Amritsar, India on Jun 22, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Lahore   Lahore, Pakistan on Jun 23, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Wagah border ceremony   Wagah, Pakistan on Jun 24, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Flight to Gilgit   Gilgit, Pakistan on Jun 26, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Fairy Meadows   Fairy Meadows, Pakistan on Jun 28, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Shigar   Shigar, Pakistan on Jul 3, 2005 3 pictures 11 comments
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  Thalle La Trek   Khapulu, Pakistan on Jul 7, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Naltar Valley   Naltar, Pakistan on Jul 10, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Karimabad   Karimabad, Pakistan on Jul 13, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Eagle's Nest   Duikar, Pakistan on Jul 14, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Passu   Passu, Pakistan on Jul 15, 2005 4 pictures 2 comments
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  Chapursan Valley   Zood Khun, Pakistan on Jul 17, 2005 5 pictures 2 comments
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  Khunjerab Pass   Sust, Pakistan on Jul 19, 2005 1 picture 2 comments
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  Kashgar   Kashgar, China on Jul 20, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Turpan   Turpan, China on Jul 23, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Mogao Caves   Dunhuang, China on Jul 25, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Terracotta Warriors   Xian, China on Jul 28, 2005 4 pictures 1 comment
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  Ping Yao   Ping Yao, China on Jul 31, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Tianemen Square/Temple of Heaven/Tea Ceremony   Beijing, China on Aug 1, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  The Forbidden City/Yonge Dong   Beijing, China on Aug 2, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Acrobatics   Beijing, China on Aug 3, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Chengde   Chengde, China on Aug 5, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  The Great Wall (Jinshaling to Simatai)   Jinshaling, China on Aug 6, 2005 3 pictures 2 comments
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  Li River and Bike Tour   Yangshou, China on Aug 8, 2005 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Kunming   Kunming, China on Aug 9, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Dali   Dali, China on Aug 12, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Lijiang   Lijiang, China on Aug 14, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Lugu Lake   Lugu Lake, China on Aug 15, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Climbing Emei Shan   Emei Shan, China on Aug 17, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Giant Buddha   Leshan, China on Aug 18, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Chengdu   Chengdu, China on Aug 20, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Giant Pandas   Chengdu, China on Aug 21, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Arrival in Lhasa   Lhasa, China on Aug 22, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  The Potala Palace   Lhasa, China on Aug 23, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  The Jokhang   Lhasa, China on Aug 24, 2005 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Namtso Lake   Namtso, China on Aug 26, 2005 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Sera Monastery   Lhasa, China on Aug 26, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Samye Monastery   Samye, China on Aug 27, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Potala by night   Lhasa, China on Aug 29, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Ganden   Ganden, China on Aug 30, 2005 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Jeep trip to Nepal Day One   Shigatse, China on Aug 31, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Jeep trip to Nepal Day Two   Sakye, China on Sep 1, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Jeep trip to Nepal Day Three   Shekar, China on Sep 2, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Jeep trip to Nepal Day Four   Rombuk, China on Sep 3, 2005 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Jeep trip to Nepal Day Five   Nyalam, China on Sep 4, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Jeep trip to Nepal Day Six   Kathmandu, Nepal on Sep 5, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Kathmandu   Kathmandu, Nepal on Sep 7, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Pokhara   Pokhara, Nepal on Sep 9, 2005 1 picture 0 comments
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  Muktinath   Muktinath, Nepal on Sep 10, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Marpha   Marpha, Nepal on Sep 11, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Kalopani   Kalopani, Nepal on Sep 12, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Tatopani   Tatopani, Nepal on Sep 13, 2005 5 pictures 1 comment
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  Ghorapani   Ghorapani, Nepal on Sep 14, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Tikha Dhunga   Tikha Dhunga, Nepal on Sep 15, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Pokhara   Pokhara, Nepal on Sep 16, 2005 1 picture 0 comments
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  Sauhara   Sauhara, Nepal on Sep 18, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Kakarbitta   Kakarbitta, Nepal on Sep 19, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Darjeeling   Darjeeling, India on Sep 20, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Tumling   Tumling, India on Sep 24, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Sandakphu   Sandakphu, India on Sep 25, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Rimbik   Rimbik, India on Sep 26, 2005 5 pictures 1 comment
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  Toy train   Darjeeling, India on Sep 28, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  The Mayfair Hotel   Darjeeling, India on Sep 29, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Phuentsholing   Phuentsholing, Bhutan on Sep 30, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Phuentsholing to Paro and Taktsang Monastery   Paro, Bhutan on Oct 1, 2005 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Jerry's 40th Birthday   Paro, Bhutan on Oct 2, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Drugyel Dzong and Druk Path trek   Paro, Bhutan on Oct 3, 2005 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Sightseeing in Thimphu   Thimphu, Bhutan on Oct 5, 2005 2 pictures 2 comments
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  Punakha Dzong and Chhimed Lhakhang   Wangdue, Bhutan on Oct 6, 2005 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Trongsa Dzong and journey to Bumthang valley   Jakar, Bhutan on Oct 7, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Bunthang Cultural Trek   Bumthang, Bhutan on Oct 9, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Jakar Festival   Jakar, Bhutan on Oct 11, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Journey back to Wangdue via Gangtey   Wangdue, Bhutan on Oct 12, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Ear problems and hot stone bath   Paro, Bhutan on Oct 13, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Visiting Chris   Melbourne, Australia on Oct 16, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Visiting Mick, Glenys and family   Sydney, Australia on Oct 19, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Christchurch/Banks Peninsula   Christchurch/Banks Peninsula, New Zealand on Oct 21, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Lake Tekapo   Lake Tekapo, New Zealand on Oct 22, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Mount Cook   Mount Cook, New Zealand on Oct 23, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Wanaka   Wanaka, New Zealand on Oct 24, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Milford Sound   Milford Sound, New Zealand on Oct 25, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Doubtful Sound   Doubtful Sound, New Zealand on Oct 26, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Glenorchy   Glenorchy, New Zealand on Oct 27, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Fox and Franz Joseph   Fox and Franz Joseph, New Zealand on Oct 28, 2005 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Arthurs Pass   Arthurs Pass, New Zealand on Oct 29, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Nelson Lakes   Nelson Lakes, New Zealand on Oct 31, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Abel Tasman   Abel Tasman, New Zealand on Nov 2, 2005 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Nelson   Nelson, New Zealand on Nov 4, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Kaikora   Kaikora, New Zealand on Nov 5, 2005 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Picton   Picton, New Zealand on Nov 7, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Wellington   Wellington, New Zealand on Nov 8, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Napier   Napier, New Zealand on Nov 9, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Tongariro Crossing   Turangi, New Zealand on Nov 11, 2005 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Rotorua   Rotorua, New Zealand on Nov 12, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Coromandel Peninsula   Coromandel Town, New Zealand on Nov 14, 2005 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Whangerai   Whangerai, New Zealand on Nov 15, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Bay of Islands   Paihia, New Zealand on Nov 17, 2005 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Matakohe   Matakohe, New Zealand on Nov 18, 2005 1 picture 0 comments
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  Auckland   Auckland, New Zealand on Nov 20, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Bangkok   Bangkok, Thailand on Nov 22, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Luang Prabang   Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Nov 26, 2005 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Phonsovanh   Phonsovanh, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Nov 29, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Vang Vieng   Vang Vieng, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Nov 30, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Vientiane   Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Dec 1, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Angkor Wat and other ruins   Siem Reap, Cambodia on Dec 4, 2005 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Killing Fields   Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Dec 7, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Sihanoukville   Sihanoukville, Cambodia on Dec 9, 2005 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Ko Chang   Ko Mak, Thailand on Dec 10, 2005 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Bangkok   Bangkok, Thailand on Dec 18, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  London   London, United Kingdom on Dec 22, 2005 0 pictures 1 comment