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Scenic hike through the abandoned village of Mikro Chorio, then out to the coastal path along a cliffside trail with stu...
10/11/2024

Scenic hike through the abandoned village of Mikro Chorio, then out to the coastal path along a cliffside trail with stunning views of the Med. Swimming at the resort followed by a huge meal at a local mom-and-pop restaurant overlooking the bay rounded out an excellent day.

10/11/2024

An impromptu Greek dancing lesson during a picnic on Akramitis Mountain. This was when the music really picks up the pace!

The group summited Akramitis Mountain in true Go Get Lost style! Stunning panoramic views of all tge nearby islands, and...
10/11/2024

The group summited Akramitis Mountain in true Go Get Lost style! Stunning panoramic views of all tge nearby islands, and an excellent picnic lunch prepared by Nikos and his crew.

Great hiking and swimming day on the Greek island of Rhodes. Sun was hot so the water felt amazing! Lunch at a small bea...
10/08/2024

Great hiking and swimming day on the Greek island of Rhodes. Sun was hot so the water felt amazing! Lunch at a small beach taverna, with an unending procession of local specialties. Awesome day!

More images from our Easy Walking, Food & Wine in the South of France tour. Chateau Mercues, Michelin dining, a wonderfu...
10/08/2024

More images from our Easy Walking, Food & Wine in the South of France tour.
Chateau Mercues, Michelin dining, a wonderful picnic, scenic walks, medieval villages!

As you can see from the pics, our Portugal Food & Wine tour is living up to its name. From Porto they headed into the p...
09/29/2024

As you can see from the pics, our Portugal Food & Wine tour is living up to its name. From Porto they headed into the picturesque Douro River Valley to visit some of the famed wineries that line the river. Elaine is making sure they don’t go hungry…or thirsty.

Day 2- Morning walk on the Dune du Pilat, the largest sand dune in Europe with a stunning view over the Atlantic. We enj...
09/29/2024

Day 2- Morning walk on the Dune du Pilat, the largest sand dune in Europe with a stunning view over the Atlantic. We enjoyed a surprise wine tasting ovelooking the bay, then continued on to a 5-star restaurant for a truly amazing lunch. Returning to Bordeaux through one of France’s famed wine regions, we stoped at a renowned chateau for a tour and tasting.
All in all a wonderful day! Tomorrow we’re off to Roccamadour….

Amazing and emotional two days exploring the WWII landing beaches and war sites of Normandy. Went to Juno beach yesterd...
09/27/2024

Amazing and emotional two days exploring the WWII landing beaches and war sites of Normandy. Went to Juno beach yesterday to learn all about the Canadian experience of D-Day. The Airborne Museum at St. Mere Eglise was fascinating, as was our trek to the cliffs of Pont du Hoc, where the Ranger Battalions scaled the cliffs, under fire, to destroy the huge German artillery pieces.
Today we spent time at Utah and Bloody Omaha beach. After seeing so many movies of the brutal carnage that was Omaha, it’s surreal and emotional to stand there and imagine the lives that were lost at that very spot.
The Omaha Beach Cemetery was impactful as well, and to hear taps played as the American flag was lowered over the graves of the 9,388 men who died there…it’s beyond me to describe it.

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An impromptu Greek dancing lesson during a picnic on Akramitis Mountain. This was when the music really picks up the pace!

Wildebeest Migration
Wildebeest Migration

If you’ve never experienced the great migration of wildebeest and zebra in Africa, you need to put it on your bucket list.

Gorakshep heli
Gorakshep heli

Jumping on a heli at 17,000 feet while it stops for all of 60 seconds is a thrill, to say the least. The ensuing ride down the Khumbu valley, with the world’s tallest snow-capped peaks around you is an incredible adventure. I’m going back…who wants to go?

Yet another yak video
Yet another yak video

I just don’t feel right unless I post a yak video every day…

On the trail to EBC
On the trail to EBC

Nice views about an hour from EBC

Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp

My view as I have a snack at EBC

A other yak video
A other yak video

In the last few days I’ve seen more than my share of yaks. In fact I now consider myself something of a yak connoisseur. For example, did you know that only the bull males are called “Yaks”. The females are called “Naks”. The males are the ones you see out on the trails, working hard hauling heavy loads through the mountains. Meanwhile, the Naks never work, they stay home and lay around all day, maybe give a little milk once in a while. They do nothing. Sounds very similar to human society. 😅 I’m sure my wife will post that she agrees with me, as soon as she gets off work.

Yak
Yak

I’m fascinated by yaks! Now that we’re in the higher elevations, yaks are the preferred pack animals. They’re also milked to make butter and their hair can be woven. But since the Buddhists consider the entire upper Khumbu valley to be sacred, nothing can be killed here. That includes chickens, pigs, and of course, yaks. You see them all over as you’re hiking.

Ama Dablam base camp
Ama Dablam base camp

Here’s a peak at what a Himalayan mountain climbers base camp looks like.

Himalaya Video
Himalaya Video

Here’s a short, very amateur video I took from a spectacular viewpoint on today’s trek. I have my guide Nutan naming the mountains but you can hardly hear us because of the wind noise. In reality there was very little wind, we didn’t even notice it but it was apparently hitting the iphone just right. The mountains you will see are some of the highest and most famous in the world…Tabouche, Nuptse, Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Khangtega, and Thamserku.

Mule Train
Mule Train

Ok I know I’m posting a lot of pack animal videos, but I’m fascinated by them. Between the mules and the djoko (half yak/half cow) they are the principal means of resupply for hundreds of Himalayan communities. And they’ve been doing this critical function since the 15th century.

Close Encounter of the Djoko Kind
Close Encounter of the Djoko Kind

You encounter quite a few mule trains and djoko (half yak/half cow) trains, sometimes loaded with freight, and sometimes carrying nothing as they head back down the valley. This meeting was easy, they had no freight.

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Go Get Lost is a boutique tour operator specializing in small-group, off-the-beaten path adventures to incredible destinations including Italy, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, and more. We've been leading clients all over the world for over 20 years.

At Go Get Lost we know the best way to experience an area is to get out of the bus, put your feet on the ground and mix it up with the locals. Only when you’re immersed in your surroundings and participating in the journey can you appreciate the stunning landscapes, the awe-inspiring history, the marvelous cuisine and the remarkable people that live there.

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