kathmandu, nepal

after a few days of exploring and settling into kathmandu - organizing last minute gear, permits, logistics and meeting with my friend heather and her partner ludo - we are heading out for three weeks of trekking and mountaineering in the himalayas.   it’s been a wild ride so far this year - from visiting family in canada to guiding trips in colombia and morocco, and now settling into nepal. being here truly feels surreal.

the things that excite me most:

taking time away from work/being offline - even while travelling and adventuring full time, my laptop is always with me and work obligations are present. I can’t wait to store my laptop away and say goodbye for a while.  also, social media is ever-present.  I will still have access on/off, but I’m excited to disconnect for a little while.

solo travelling to shared experiences - over the last while, I’ve felt a greater draw towards building community. with years as the independent ‘solo female traveller’ I feel the need for deeper connections and lasting community more so now than ever.  not simply being around people, but building deep lasting friendships and connections.  I met heather back in 2020, guide for her company Trails and Roots now, and she is a dear, dear friend! so grateful for mountain time together with my kindred spirit. 

creating a life drawn to my passions - the immense pull towards the mountains continues to be a huge guiding force in how I’ve chosen to live.  unlike the ocean, jungle, desert, or any other environment, I feel the most vulnerable, raw, beautiful and deeply connected to myself when I’m in the mountains.  this adventure feels like a celebration of choosing to embody that

full truth - the last few months I’ve felt off. constantly go, go, go, and rushing from one place to another.  I love what I do SO much and feel immense gratitude, but I have also been battling burnout.

while I’ll continue to be ‘on the move’ in the coming weeks, this time feels different.  it feels more connected and harmonious to myself and what I need right now.  not in some ‘escape to the mountains to make everything better’ sense, but rather moving towards the things that allow me to feel most attuned to and present with myself. my heart feels full resting in this understanding. 

I don’t know what the next few weeks will bring but I’m letting go, staying open, and welcoming each day as it comes.  

xo.