2009 Grand Adventure

The Route

– Starting Point	– Last Point	– Current Point	– Round Trip

Path Traveled

Not Yet Traveled

The Summary

An adventure to end all adventures (at least for me anyway). Volunteering, trekking, and exploring all the way around the world.

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Date	Location	Entries
December 9th, 2008	Cincinnati, Ohio	Wrapping up 2008 and getting ready for a 2009 adventure Updated: December 9th, 2008
January 3rd, 2009	Cincinnati, Ohio	Moving Out and Final Preps \| 5 Photos Updated: January 8th, 2009
January 11th, 2009	Dayton, Ohio	Pre-Departure Day Updated: January 11th, 2009
January 12th, 2009	Chicago, Illinois	Flight #1 of 4 Updated: July 1st, 2009
January 13th, 2009	Tokyo, Japan	Flight #2 of 4 Updated: January 13th, 2009
January 13th, 2009	Bangkok, Thailand	Flight #3 of 4 \| 3 Photos Updated: October 6th, 2009
January 14th, 2009	Krabi, Thailand	Flight #4 of 4 - Finally - Arrival at my destination \| 1 Photo Updated: October 6th, 2009
January 14th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	A short exploration of Ao Nang \| 2 Photos Updated: January 16th, 2009
January 15th, 2009	Krabi, Thailand	Induction Day \| 7 Photos Updated: January 16th, 2009
January 16th, 2009	Krabi, Thailand	First day of Volunteer work - Mangroves \| 5 Photos Updated: January 29th, 2009
January 18th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	A few days off to enjoy the area \| 10 Photos Updated: January 29th, 2009
January 19th, 2009	Ban Laem Pho, Thailand	First Beach Clean-up @ Ban Laem Pho \| 3 Photos Updated: January 29th, 2009
January 20th, 2009	Kho Phi Phi, Thailand	Diving at Ko Phi Phi \| 11 Photos Updated: June 27th, 2009
January 21st, 2009	Khlong Muang, Thailand	2nd Beach Clean-Up \| 3 Photos Updated: January 29th, 2009
January 22nd, 2009	Krabi, Thailand	Day Off and trip to Wat Tham Seua \| 19 Photos Updated: January 29th, 2009
January 23rd, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Illing \| 1 Photo Updated: October 6th, 2009
January 26th, 2009	Kho Phi Phi, Thailand	Diving @ Ko Phi Phi \| 4 Photos Updated: June 27th, 2009
January 27th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	A day at the races. Updated: January 27th, 2009
January 28th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Diving Local Updated: January 28th, 2009
January 29th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Diving Local, Birthday Celebrations, and Departure Party \| 15 Photos Updated: January 31st, 2009
February 3rd, 2009	Ao Luk, Thailand	Bioworkshop and Kayaking \| 17 Photos Updated: February 5th, 2009
February 5th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Mangroves and More Glorious Thailand Sunsets \| 9 Photos Updated: February 5th, 2009
February 10th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Beach Campout \| 9 Photos Updated: February 13th, 2009
February 14th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Elephant Trekking \| 15 Photos Updated: February 16th, 2009
February 16th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Life in general in Thailand \| 7 Photos Updated: February 16th, 2009
February 17th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Working at the Thailand Fisheries Department \| 20 Photos Updated: February 24th, 2009
February 22nd, 2009	Khao Sok, Thailand	Mini-adventure to Khao Sok National Park \| 31 Photos Updated: February 24th, 2009
February 28th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Superday!!! Updated: February 28th, 2009
March 1st, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Moving Day :( Updated: March 1st, 2009
March 4th, 2009	Railay, Thailand	One last day trip to the Railay Peninsula \| 20 Photos Updated: March 17th, 2009
March 5th, 2009	Kho Phi Phi, Thailand	Salvage Dives Updated: March 5th, 2009
March 5th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Strange Weather for the Dry Season... Updated: March 5th, 2009
March 10th, 2009	Koh Phangan, Thailand	Full Moon Party \| 38 Photos Updated: March 17th, 2009
March 12th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Night Diving \| 14 Photos Updated: March 17th, 2009
March 13th, 2009	Kho Phi Phi, Thailand	Last Day of Diving \| 11 Photos Updated: June 27th, 2009
March 14th, 2009	Ao Nang, Thailand	Onward to Bangkok \| 2 Photos Updated: June 22nd, 2009
March 15th, 2009	Bangkok, Thailand	First Day in Bangkok \| 5 Photos Updated: June 22nd, 2009
March 16th, 2009	Bangkok, Thailand	Wats and Palaces and the Bangkok Tourist Trail \| 45 Photos Updated: June 23rd, 2009
March 20th, 2009	Bangkok, Thailand	Final Wrap on Bangkok and Thailand \| 15 Photos Updated: June 23rd, 2009
March 21st, 2009	Kathmandu, Nepal	Stage II \| 8 Photos Updated: June 23rd, 2009
March 22nd, 2009	Kathmandu, Nepal	Introduction to Trekking Group Updated: March 22nd, 2009
March 23rd, 2009	Bandipur, Nepal	The Road to Bandipur \| 18 Photos Updated: June 23rd, 2009
March 24th, 2009	Besisahar, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 1 (Besisahar - Bhulbule) \| 17 Photos Updated: June 23rd, 2009
March 25th, 2009	Bahundanda, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 2 (Bhulbule - Bahundanda) \| 22 Photos Updated: June 24th, 2009
March 26th, 2009	Chamje, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 3 (Bahundanda - Chamje) \| 19 Photos Updated: June 24th, 2009
March 27th, 2009	Bagarchap, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 4 (Chamje - Bagarchap) \| 19 Photos Updated: June 24th, 2009
March 28th, 2009	Chame, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 5 (Bagarchap-Chame) \| 15 Photos Updated: June 25th, 2009
March 29th, 2009	Pisang, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 6 (Chame-Pisang) \| 22 Photos Updated: June 27th, 2009
March 30th, 2009	Manang, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 7 (Pisang - Manang) \| 20 Photos Updated: June 26th, 2009
March 31st, 2009	Manang, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 8 ("Rest" Day in Manang) \| 18 Photos Updated: June 28th, 2009
April 1st, 2009	Yak Kharka, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 9 (Manang - Yak Kharka) \| 6 Photos Updated: June 28th, 2009
April 2nd, 2009	Thorung Phedi, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 10 (Yak Kharka - Thorung Phedi) \| 7 Photos Updated: June 28th, 2009
April 3rd, 2009	Thorung La (Pass), Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 11 Part 1 (Crossing Thorung La) \| 19 Photos Updated: June 28th, 2009
April 3rd, 2009	Muktinath, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 11 Part 2 (Descent to Muktinath) \| 4 Photos Updated: June 28th, 2009
April 4th, 2009	Muktinath, Nepal	Visiting the Temple Complex of Muktinath \| 9 Photos Updated: June 29th, 2009
April 4th, 2009	Kagbeni, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 12 (Muktinath - Kagbeni) \| 14 Photos Updated: July 1st, 2009
April 5th, 2009	Marpha, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 13 (Kagbeni - Marpha) \| 13 Photos Updated: July 1st, 2009
April 6th, 2009	Kalopani, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 14 (Marpha - Kalopani) \| 17 Photos Updated: July 1st, 2009
April 7th, 2009	Tatapani, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 15 (Kalopani - Tatopani) \| 18 Photos Updated: July 2nd, 2009
April 8th, 2009	Ghorepani, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 16 (Tatopani to Ghorepani) \| 8 Photos Updated: July 4th, 2009
April 9th, 2009	Birethanti, Nepal	Annapurna Circuit - Day 17 (Ghorepani - Birethanti incl. Poon Hill) \| 7 Photos Updated: July 5th, 2009
April 10th, 2009	Pokhara, Nepal	Relaxing in Pokhara \| 12 Photos Updated: July 5th, 2009
April 11th, 2009	Kathmandu, Nepal	The Long Ride (and Walk) Back to Kathmandu \| 4 Photos Updated: July 11th, 2009
April 13th, 2009	Kathmandu, Nepal	Saying goodbye to new travel friends and some exploration of Kathmandu \| 7 Photos Updated: July 7th, 2009
April 14th, 2009	Bhaktapur, Nepal	A side-trip to Bhaktapur and Nepali New Year \| 15 Photos Updated: July 7th, 2009
April 16th, 2009	Kathmandu, Nepal	Everest Base Camp Trek begins...or does it. \| 9 Photos Updated: July 8th, 2009
April 17th, 2009	Lukla, Nepal	Everest Base Camp Trek - Day 1 Take 2 (Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding) \| 29 Photos Updated: July 8th, 2009
April 18th, 2009	Namche Bazaar, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 2 (Phakding - Namche Bazaar) \| 18 Photos Updated: July 12th, 2009
April 19th, 2009	Namche Bazaar, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 3 (Acclimitization Day in Namche Bazaar) \| 15 Photos Updated: July 13th, 2009
April 20th, 2009	Phortse, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 4 (Namche Bazaar - Phortse) \| 24 Photos Updated: July 13th, 2009
April 21st, 2009	Dingboche, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 5 (Phortse - Dingboche) \| 23 Photos Updated: November 14th, 2009
April 22nd, 2009	Dingboche, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 6 (Acclimitization Day in Dingboche) \| 23 Photos Updated: July 17th, 2009
April 23rd, 2009	Lobuche, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 7 (Dingboche - Lobuche) \| 17 Photos Updated: July 17th, 2009
April 24th, 2009	Gorak Shep, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 8 (Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep) \| 46 Photos Updated: July 18th, 2009
April 25th, 2009	Gorak Shep, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 9 Part 1 (Climbing Kala Pattar) \| 22 Photos Updated: July 20th, 2009
April 25th, 2009	Orsho, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 9 Part 2 (Gorak Shep - Orsho) \| 2 Photos Updated: July 20th, 2009
April 26th, 2009	Namche Bazaar, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 10 (Orsho - Namche Bazaar) \| 20 Photos Updated: July 20th, 2009
April 27th, 2009	Lukla, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 11 (Namche Bazaar - Lukla) \| 15 Photos Updated: July 21st, 2009
April 28th, 2009	Kathmandu, Nepal	Everest Base Camp - Day 12 (Lukla - Kathmandu) \| 8 Photos Updated: July 21st, 2009
April 29th, 2009	Kathmandu, Nepal	One final day in Kathmandu \| 22 Photos \| Hostels: Kathmandu Guest House Updated: July 24th, 2009
April 30th, 2009	Bangkok, Thailand	Back to Bangkok (and another night in BKK airport) \| 1 Photo Updated: July 24th, 2009
May 1st, 2009	Kowloon, Hong Kong	Arrival in Hong Kong \| 16 Photos Updated: July 25th, 2009
May 2nd, 2009	Kowloon, Hong Kong	Finally in Hong Kong Updated: July 25th, 2009
May 2nd, 2009	Hong Kong, Hong Kong	Hotels & Accommodations: Renaissance Kowloon Hotel Hong Kong Updated: July 27th, 2009
May 3rd, 2009	Hong Kong, Hong Kong	Exploring Hong Kong Island \| 23 Photos \| Hotels & Accommodations: West Hotel Hong Kong Updated: July 28th, 2009
May 4th, 2009	Kowloon, Hong Kong	One last morning in Hong Kong \| 3 Photos Updated: July 28th, 2009
May 4th, 2009	Shenzhen, China	Crossing into China \| 2 Photos Updated: July 28th, 2009
May 5th, 2009	Guilin, China	Overnight Train to Guilin \| 8 Photos Updated: July 29th, 2009
May 5th, 2009	Yangshuo, China	Karst, Kayaks, Bikes, and Bars in Yangshuo \| 59 Photos \| Hotels & Accommodations: Hotel Explorer Updated: August 2nd, 2009
May 7th, 2009	Guilin, China	Back to Guilin and more Train Rides \| 1 Photo Updated: August 4th, 2009
May 7th, 2009	Liuzhou, China	Short Ride, Tight Squeeze on the train to Liuzhou \| 2 Photos Updated: September 30th, 2009
May 8th, 2009	Yichang, China	Overnight and afternoon train to Yichang \| 11 Photos Updated: August 8th, 2009
May 9th, 2009	Yichang, China	Leaving Yichang and Gezhou Dam \| 12 Photos Updated: August 8th, 2009
May 9th, 2009	Sandouping, China	That Dam is damn big! Updated: August 4th, 2009
May 10th, 2009	Wushan, China	Three Gorges, Little Three Gorges, Mini Three Gorges...who can keep track? Updated: August 4th, 2009
May 11th, 2009	Chongqing, China	Time for another Train Ride Updated: August 4th, 2009
May 12th, 2009	Chengdu, China	Checking out the Pandas in Chengdu Updated: August 4th, 2009