Rinjani trekking companions

Somebody said, “When you want to travel with others, start by looking for congenial companions, not for desirable destinations.” In my case it was relatively simple. I have been traveling with this group of mature, congenial friends of different backgrounds for years. Two common threads holds us together. One is a shared interest in trekking. The second is the pleasant memories of past trekking trips dating as far back as a decade. I like this bunch. They are wonderful people and I feel relaxed with them, even though a few new “trekkies” joined in recent years.

Zoe and Linda (the organizer and leader)
Zoe and Linda (the group leader)
Vincent and Judith
Vincent and Judith
Nellie
Nellie
Yu Ting and Judith
Yu Ting and Judith
Eric and Vincent
Eric and Vincent
Michael and Jane
Michael and Jane
Kenny and Jenny
Kenny and Jenny

These folks typically plan for 4-5 trekking trips a year. This year they have plans to go to the Everest Base Camp and to climb the Pinnacles near the Mulu Caves. I usually join them for at least one trip a year. This Rinjani trek was the big one for me this year. I have missed out on quite a few interesting ones in recent years because the planned dates clashed with church priorities. Hopefully next year I can make it for at least one of the big trips.

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