How great is that! My granddaughter, Cally, and her husband presented me with a great-grandson just before Cary and I started a 12-day trek in the Himalayas in late November. I’m so thrilled and happy that all went well and my daughter, Martha, is with them through the New Year.

The high point. literally, of our month’s stay in India and Nepal, was summiting 12,500 foot Ama Yangri in the Yolmo–a grueling, steep uphill into the clouds, with a 360 degree view of the Langtang Range and surrounding mountains and valleys.

Stayed tuned for a comprehensive report on our travels and trekking. And in the meantime, have a great Christmas holiday!

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Judy

Yippee! Congrats on both fronts!

December 18, 2015
Stephanie

You never cease to inspire and impress!!!!! Congratulations on the summiting and on the birth of your great grandson.

December 18, 2015
Sandie Miller

Congratulations! You are an inspiration. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

Sandie Miller

December 18, 2015
heidi

can’t wait to see you home again! to hear your stories, to laugh and bubble together. happy travels home.

December 19, 2015
Jon

That is great news!!!! Looking forward to hearing more soon.

December 19, 2015
Paul Sharar

Congratulations to all on the arrival of Theo. Looking forward to pics and hearing all about it on your return. Paul

December 19, 2015

This is the blog for Meg Noble Peterson, whose latest book is Madam, Have You Ever Really Been Happy? An Intimate Journey Through Africa and Asia, the story of her first eight-month solo backpacking trip around the world. A synopsis and excerpts from the book can be found on this website.

I began this blog, detailing my recent adventures throughout the world, in the summer of 2005 with my trip to Sweden and Norway. Scroll down to the end to begin this journey. And be sure to browse the Archives and Categories for more in-depth information with photos and stories.

In the blog I include backpacking trips to northern and southern India, Nepal, Myanmar, Ladakh, Kashmir, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Tanzania, as well as backpacking and hiking in the Pacific Northwest and the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Here is a quick recap of trips taken before starting the blog:

In March, 2005, I traveled to Prague in the Czech Republic.

In May, 2004, I spent a month with my eldest daughter in Tibet. Together we circumambulated sacred Mt. Kailash over the Dolma La (pass) at 18,000 ft. and Lake Manasarovar at 14,000 ft. We camped in the countryside, mixed with nomads, and visited the sacred places and temples of this beleaguered country.

In May, 2003, I explored the many facets of Peru and climbed on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

In May, 1999 I did the Wainwright Walk across England from St. Bees Head on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea. And in November and early December of the same year I trekked, once again, in Nepal, doing the Annapurna circuit, and going over the Thorong La (pass) at 17,500 ft.

To see the places I traveled on my previous trips, visit the map on this website.

In 1998, my eldest son, Christopher, treated the entire family to a trip to the Galapagos Islands, three years before he died. This will remain one of the high points of all my travel adventures.

Author of Madam, Have You Ever Really Been Happy? An Intimate Journey through Africa and Asia

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