Shadeless escapades in Colorado country

To start off, a disclaimer. I don't know if we're breaking any comraderhood guidelines here by posting updates in which the shades are not present, but we figured everyone would like to know what two very cool comrades were up to for the last week of July...

Emily at Claire's fam Ranch in Colorado! In case you guys weren't aware, Claire and Emily are serious mountaineers. Peaking 13,000 ft. mountains serious. Of course we do lawns too.





Bush-wacking for hours didn't bother us a bit! It must be that comraderhood optimism and enthusiasm shining through.

Climbing Gunnison. Edge of Rockies and West Elk Wilderness. Of course we NEVER doubted making it to the top....



And we made it!


We slipped and slid our way down--much easier.


Second backpacking trip (13 miles/day. hardcore.)


And the farmhouse! A magical trip, even without the shades!

Om El Donya = Mother of the World = Egypt

and the Shades venture on to another wonder of the world:


Scandal at the Sphinx


Ok...before I go on, I have a guilty confession.
(...)
So back in Delhi, all those autorickshaw rides were often rocky and sometimes a bit painful. On one fateful and unfortunately foggy afternoon, my pack was crushed against the side of the three-wheeler and the right shades lens was destroyed. [You must have noticed the 'artful' concealment through odd camera angles?]

the whole truth:


one lens short we soldiered onwards



Phew, with a clear conscience I can now continue my story - UNcensored:


the Mediterranean


an even STRANGER tanline this year


And there is more good news:
After consulting with several shades specialsts, the Shades have now been repaired and are ready to be passed on later this week.

[One specialist in Bangalore - the owner was very amused, but completely unhelpful]