Off to Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, Vietnam

I'm heading out in less than 12 hrs on the first leg of the next journey. It's been a long long road to get here. I'm not complaining, I asked for this, I chose this. I've researched, battled for flights and prices, and today hit a few more roadblocks. It seems inter-Asia flights have a weight limit of only 20kgs for TOTAL luggage. Well weighing my bike and gear, came to 22kg, thats not including any clothes or sleeping bag, which all told brings the weight up to 39kg. So Im in for a battle and some begging at the airport tomorrow with Korean Air. From there, I'll arrive in Bangkok just before midnight at the brand new worlds largest airport. As its only been open a week, its still teething. Unfortunately for me who has a morning flight and doesnt want to go downtown Bangkok for a few hours, the day rooms to sleep/rest in arent finished yet. I did manage to find that self storage is available. I think I'm destined to be sleeping in the airport though for tomorrow night if it's possible. My flight to Nepal is the next morning, and then I have about a week in Nepal to do some rafting, biking, get used to the elevation, and just enjoy the trip finally. The past week I've done nothing but plan, pack, prepare, and not much else.

For any family members or friends who have just learned of this blog, please leave comments! Its easy, you dont need to sign up, you just can type in your name and leave a message. This will be the easiest way for me to keep in touch while travelling, but I'll try to get a few emails out once in awhile.

I've dreamt of seeing the Himalaya and Tibet for years now and can't wait to do it, by bike! Ive spent most of my savings on this trip, and will spend up to 800 more in luggage surcharges to get there and back possibly, but in the end, it's only money. When will I have this chance again? Not likely anytime soon, and with the Chinese paving roads like mad and putting train lines into Tibet, will it ever be the same again? And if you say, "you're so lucky", don't. Every lifestyle takes sacrifices and mine is no exception. Each person can choose and make their own destiny, it's just not always clear to them what they want or need. Tomorrow morning Ill be the one dragging my bike box 1k to the train station, up the stairs, and onto the airport.

Keep in touch everyone.