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On the way to Khudi.
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"!
Adjusting our packs.
We're off!
Rice fields along trail at lower elevation
One of many waterfalls along the lower trail: A good excuse to stop for a rest.
Poinsetta bush
Drying corn
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Our first guest house
Dining shed with squash on the roof.
Nothing fancy but the price was right ( about $ 2.00)
One of many small villages along the lower trail.
We wonder if they have a hot tub? Hot shower? Probably not.
The first of many suspension bridges to come.
It sure beats getting our feet wet.
The early morning sunshine is warm and powerful at this lower elevation.
These small terraced fields go way up the hill side.
Think of the work to do all of this terracing.
Some type of grain (rice?) cut and than stacked (by hand labor only)
Mule Train: Note the corn hanging out to dry.
Hillside farming.
Farmer plowing with oxen and wooden plow.
Crossing the river one more time.
If the bridge can support mules it should be safe for us.
Mule train on a suspension bridge
Mule with fancy halter
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One of many large mule caravans seen every day.
Big bug
Porter carrying cage full of chickens
There were a lot of chickens in that cage.
Nepali's building a road by hand
We're on the upper trail
Trail goes between dining room and sleeping rooms
Gorgeous waterfall out the window: This dining room was built over a canyon.
Late afternoon tea, than a cold shower before supper.
Beautiful colors of paint are common
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Porter
The afternoon shade makes the climb more tolerable.
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Here's where we're going!
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Not the best place to stand during an earthquake.
