The Long-Awaited Day: Possible Delays, Flight Numbers, Film Camera, and More!

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Hello, readers!

This post is a little different from my usual Monday updates, but I’m finally flying to Nepal tonight! My journey will take over 24 hours, with multiple flights, layovers, and plenty of waiting, so I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to publish another blog post tomorrow. Another thing is that since my mobile provider is pretty much useless outside the U.S., I won’t have data at first. But I plan to get a local SIM card as soon as I can, so I’ll update you guys once that’s all figured out! For most of the week, I’ll be staying with my paternal grandparents, preparing for a special cultural ceremony called a Bratabandha. I’ll share more details about the ceremony once I’m in Nepal, so stay tuned for a new blog post on Tuesday or Wednesday!

As for my flight itinerary, I’ll be traveling from Phoenix to New York, New York to Qatar, and finally, Qatar to Nepal. The leg from New York to Qatar is a 14-hour haul, which I’m not exactly looking forward to. However, if you’d like to track my journey, here are my flight numbers:

PHX – JFK: AA 1587

JFK – DOH: QA 704

DOH – KTM: QA 646

This is the perfect time, if you haven’t already, to check out my instagram @ashwynclimbseverest, as I will be documenting all of my experiences in Nepal, and of course on Everest, on that account!

Finally, I actually got in contact with one of my friends who is lending me his film camera and 3 rolls of film for my trip, so once I return to Arizona I’ll be able to develop those and share them with you all!

Wish me luck, and I’ll see you all on the other side!

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    jacob_p
    Hey, Ashwyn! I don't know if you'll be able to see this before you've finished your climb, but I'll ask my question anyway. What are you going to do for entertainment while resting on your climb? I'm assuming you won't have access to internet, so will you be playing with cards or just talking with people? Very excited for you to finally start your ascent!
    March 25, 2025 at 10:48 pm - Reply
    Adam Engle
    Hey Ashwyn, The time has come for you to arrive in Nepal. You must be excited. All your training will be put to the test soon. There's no doubt you're going to do fine. Everyone here is rooting for you! Enjoy the Bratabandha ceremony, send photos of you participating in it if you can. Best of luck these days. Ramā'ilō garnuhōs ! Adam Engle
    March 26, 2025 at 11:00 am - Reply
    rohit_p
    Hello Ashwyn! Good job with all the effort you put into training and preparation up until now. Wish you good luck with your journey! I don't know if you mentioned this before, but is there anyone else accompanying you on your journey (any friends or family members)? Enjoy the snow that isn't here in Arizona!
    March 26, 2025 at 11:57 am - Reply
    dina_i
    Hey Ashwyn! The journey is finally happening, and it sounds like a big adventure ahead. Wishing you the best of luck with everything and the Bratabandha ceremony. It sounds like such a special moment, I can’t wait to hear more about it once you’re settled in! Also, I absolutely love following your journey through Instagram; it’s such a creative way to keep us connected to your experiences!
    March 26, 2025 at 12:19 pm - Reply
    meggiles
    Ashwyn! I can't believe you are in Nepal. Check in when you can, of course--I'm so eager to see photos of the ceremony. Stay safe & enjoy enjoy enjoy!!!
    March 26, 2025 at 4:31 pm - Reply
    ashwyn_k
    @jacob_p, thanks for the comment! I'm honestly not sure what I'm going to do for entertainment while resting. I believe some of the teahouses we stay in will have internet, but once we get higher up it'll likely become scarce. I do have a game on my phone that doesn't require data, but other than that I might see if I can just walk around and relax when at the teahouses. After all, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity so I might as well take in everything I can!
    March 28, 2025 at 4:29 am - Reply
    ashwyn_k
    Hey, Mr. Engle. Thanks for all the support. I'll make sure to send lots of photos! चाँडै कुरा गरौंला!
    March 28, 2025 at 4:33 am - Reply
    ashwyn_k
    Hello, Rohit! Thanks for the best wishes. And to answer your question, yes I am going with my dad! It will be us two, a porter (who will go at their own pace), and a guide.
    March 28, 2025 at 4:35 am - Reply
    ashwyn_k
    Thanks for the comment, Dina! I'm glad you're enjoying my posts on Instagram. I'm new to being active on any type of social media so it's definitely been tough at times, but it's really fun! I appreciate you always liking my stories, haha. Thanks for the support!
    March 28, 2025 at 4:36 am - Reply
    ashwyn_k
    Thank you for the best wishes, Ms. Giles. I'll make sure to check in whenever I can! I've been focusing on balancing filming, editing, and just enjoying my time in Nepal, and it has been tough. I'll send messages and post blogs whenever I find the time!
    March 28, 2025 at 4:38 am - Reply

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