An Invitation...

It started with a panel of comic book.  I was 8 years old...

At the time, we were living at my Gran's house in Salisbury and there was a modest koppie out the back.  In countless dreamy walks, this was Mt Everest.  Often after school I would pack my rucksack and head off to the summit.  The years flew by...

Fast forward to June 2012 when a friend invited me on a trip to Nepal.  We travelled in late September and trekked the Annapurna Circuit which was the experience of a lifetime, the highlight of which was crossing over the Thorung La Pass into Mustang (5400m).  You can read about this adventure in the preceding blog posts if you are interested...

It's 2014 and time to start dreaming again.  The other day I thought to myself:  "what if I organised my own trek?  Got a team of motivated individuals together for the trip of a lifetime?"

So, to get all Shawshan-esque on you -

"If you're reading this, you may be thinking of breaking out. And if you've come this far, maybe you're willing to come a little further. You've heard of the place haven't you?  Nepal Baby!  I could use a few good men to help me get my trek on wheels.  Remember. Adventure is a good thing, maybe the best of things and no good thing ever dies. I will be hoping that this invite finds you, and finds you well"

To be more straightforward - would you be interested?  I am considering 2 possible dates for a trek either to Everest Base Camp or to the Annapurna Region.

• Circa 20 September - 10 October - after the Monsoon's and just before high season
• Circa February or March 2015 - the tail end of winter

I would make all the travel arrangements for you through contacts on the ground in Katmandu and charge a modest levy for doing so.  I would undertake to get the best deals and make the money go further than if you just did it on your own.

Please drop me a note if you are interested on brian.rea@live.co.za

Yours in Adventure

Brian