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Nepal Annapurna Circuit 1

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  • On the way to Khudi.

    On the way to Khudi.

  • Yes, I can take you to Khudi.: Jump in the back and hang on tight.

    Yes, I can take you to Khudi.: Jump in the back and hang on tight.

  • Truck driver's assistant.: Two bangs with his hand means "GO"!

    Truck driver's assistant.: Two bangs with his hand means "GO"!

  • Adjusting our packs.

    Adjusting our packs.

  • We're off!

    We're off!

  • Rice fields along trail at lower elevation

    Rice fields along trail at lower elevation

  • One of many waterfalls along the lower trail: A good excuse to stop for a rest.

    One of many waterfalls along the lower trail: A good excuse to stop for a rest.

  • Poinsetta bush

    Poinsetta bush

  • Drying corn

    Drying corn

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    IMG_1509

  • Our first guest house

    Our first guest house

  • Dining shed with squash on the roof.

    Dining shed with squash on the roof.

  • Nothing fancy but the price was right ( about $ 2.00)

    Nothing fancy but the price was right ( about $ 2.00)

  • One of many small villages along the lower trail.

    One of many small villages along the lower trail.

  • We wonder if they have a hot tub?   Hot shower?  Probably not.

    We wonder if they have a hot tub? Hot shower? Probably not.

  • The first of many suspension bridges to come.

    The first of many suspension bridges to come.

  • It sure beats getting our feet wet.

    It sure beats getting our feet wet.

  • The early morning sunshine is warm and powerful at this lower elevation.

    The early morning sunshine is warm and powerful at this lower elevation.

  • These small terraced fields go way up the hill side.

    These small terraced fields go way up the hill side.

  • Think of the work to do all of this terracing.

    Think of the work to do all of this terracing.

  • Some type of grain (rice?)  cut and than stacked (by hand labor only)

    Some type of grain (rice?) cut and than stacked (by hand labor only)

  • Mule Train: Note the corn hanging out to dry.

    Mule Train: Note the corn hanging out to dry.

  • Hillside farming.

    Hillside farming.

  • Farmer plowing with oxen and  wooden plow.

    Farmer plowing with oxen and wooden plow.

  • Crossing the river one more time.

    Crossing the river one more time.

  • If the bridge can support mules it should be safe for us.

    If the bridge can support mules it should be safe for us.

  • Mule train on a suspension bridge

    Mule train on a suspension bridge

  • Mule with fancy halter

    Mule with fancy halter

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    IMG_1547

  • One of many large mule caravans seen every day.

    One of many large mule caravans seen every day.

  • Big bug

    Big bug

  • Porter carrying cage full of chickens

    Porter carrying cage full of chickens

  • There were a lot of chickens in that cage.

    There were a lot of chickens in that cage.

  • Nepali's building a road by hand

    Nepali's building a road by hand

  • We're on the upper trail

    We're on the upper trail

  • Trail goes between dining room and sleeping rooms

    Trail goes between dining room and sleeping rooms

  • Gorgeous waterfall out the window: This dining room was built over a canyon.

    Gorgeous waterfall out the window: This dining room was built over a canyon.

  • Late afternoon tea,  than a cold shower before supper.

    Late afternoon tea, than a cold shower before supper.

  • Beautiful colors of paint are common

    Beautiful colors of paint are common

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    IMG_1573

  • Porter

    Porter

  • The afternoon shade makes the climb more tolerable.

    The afternoon shade makes the climb more tolerable.

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    IMG_1579

  • Here's where we're going!

    Here's where we're going!

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    IMG_1583

  • Not the best place to stand during an earthquake.

    Not the best place to stand during an earthquake.

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