FranklinJun 8, 20197 minYarsagumba Explorations: On The Trail of Wild-Growing Cordyceps Mushroom in Nepal. INTRODUCTION: The Spore Lands I first encountered the strange strange organism that is wild-growing cordyceps mushroom while getting lost...
FranklinMay 23, 20197 minTea in Ilam, Nepal — Down the Rabbit Hole, and into Tea Factories and Local Wine. [Disclaimer: before I start this story, I want to clarify something for all my fellow Cebadors and yerba mate lovers in the world. Ilex ...
FranklinMay 23, 20196 minA Visit With Sikhur Baba in Ilam, Eastern Nepal. Fortune Telling, Yogic X-Rays, Tridents, Yak Tails, and Blessed Rice. “Where is Baba? I swear I saw him one minute ago. I called and le...
FranklinMay 4, 20195 minThe Annapurna Circuit Trek — Skylight to Another Dimension - Part IIThis is a continuation of my account of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Do check it out if you missed Part I. Jumping right back in, I'll ge...
FranklinMay 4, 20196 minThe Annapurna Circuit Trek — Skylight to Another DimensionPart 1 I want to go ahead and acknowledge something right from the get-go: these were the most magnificent mountains I have ever seen. N...