[Awclist] February AWC meeting now on Monday the 8th at REI Albuquerque

[Mary Scofield]

*CHANGE in DATE for Adobe Whitewater Club Presentation*

         Nepali River Trip Adventures
         Monday, February 8, 2010 at 6:30 PM
	REI in Albuquerque

         Presenters: Celia and Robert Southwick, Joanne Allen and Jim 
Brainard

         Slide show DVD's 2, one w/ music

Eric Southwick, our son,  wanted us to experience an international
expedition style river trip in Nepal and so..... it began!

 From Albuquerque to Japan to Bangkok (27 hours travel time!!!) with a 
short stay to re-group with others on the trip, breakfast, Thai massage 
and off to the airport for Katmandu, Nepal. Our senses were geared up 
wanting to be in  the moment the whole time - a lifetime adventure in 
travel modes, cultures, flexibility,oh yeah... a honeymoon, and we can 
not forget ... the river adventures unsurpassed. Big water from the base 
of the Himalayas, steep mountain canyons, extended monsoon rains made 
for some exciting and formidable rapids....paddle rafts, kayakers, gear 
boats.

Our trip was punctuated w/ several returns to Katmandu for regrouping. 
The rivers in Nepal were: The Karnali (Plan A)-yes, there were 
crocodiles!, Sun Kosi(Plan B), and The Tamur w/ a 4 day trek thru the 
foothills of the Himalayas to reach the river put-in with Katchenchenga 
Peak looming in the distance.

There were side trips to Bardia National Park with elephant rides
thru the Tarai (jungle)in search of the 3-toed Rhino. Our various
interactions with the Nepali people, from the river guides, to tribal
leaders, children.... from  the streets of Katmandu to the rural 
villagers, Bus rides on narrow steep roads winding up the mountain sides 
from the river valley, the horn honking "discussions" of traffic, The 
Monkey Temple, shopping, from city to rural and back.... airports  - 
foods, water, and more...

Come check it out!  What's your next adventure?