Around Annapurna - Part III: 5416m / 17,800ft...Zoikes


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November 23rd 2007
Published: December 13th 2007
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Day 11 (11.09.07) - Muktinath (3800m) - It's A Long Way To The Top If You Want To Rock-N-Roll...5416m To Be Exact Well today was the big day. I got out of bed sometime before 5am and began prepping for the day. I specifically didn't say that I "woke up" because that would imply that I actually slept. This altitude really is not conducive to me sleeping. First of all - I was wearing long johns,... Read Full Entry



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Makeshift BridgeMakeshift Bridge
Makeshift Bridge

With the guys shouting "che!", "shoo!", etc and wistling every 2 seconds...having no apparent effect on the mules.
Bearer Of SuppliesBearer Of Supplies
Bearer Of Supplies

Thanks to dudes like this I could eat things other than rice along the way.
Looking Back Towards Thurong LaLooking Back Towards Thurong La
Looking Back Towards Thurong La

Up the river valley and between the peaks on the right side of the photo.
North Up The Kali GandakiNorth Up The Kali Gandaki
North Up The Kali Gandaki

This was a meeting point of 3 valleys. We came from the right side and this view is up into Mustang.
Kalopani KiddoKalopani Kiddo
Kalopani Kiddo

Spinning a pinwheel thingy and then chasing it as it flew away.
Poon Hill Sunset - View Of AnnapurnasPoon Hill Sunset - View Of Annapurnas
Poon Hill Sunset - View Of Annapurnas

3 peaks seen are Baraha Sihar, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli.
Another Swing Bridge CrossingAnother Swing Bridge Crossing
Another Swing Bridge Crossing

Less snowy this time though



13th December 2007

Gorgeous!!!
Amazing stuff Marc. Love the Post sunset and the pres unrise shots. And ofcourse the panorama! Keep goin!
15th December 2007

Wish I was there...
I wish you could have saved the trek for a time when I could have joined you! I may have a spare week soon, so we can discuss that later. p.s. when you add post scripts, it's p.p.s, p.p.p.s and so on...again, if you want to be Canadian, we need to work on your English!
16th December 2007

PPPPPPPPPPPS
You nut....I understand the convention for multiple post scripts. I'll try to better explain in the future when I choose to not conform. As for saving the trek until you could join me...I'll gladly come back to Nepal in the future with you to trek when we both can find a month off from work...there's a lotta trekking to be done. PS - Let's discuss your week. PS2 - I thought I made it clear that I don't actually want to be Canadian...it was just a drastic measure taken in the heat of an arguement with a thug. You and Canada will have to give up the dream of a Canadian Marc. Sorry.
19th December 2007

PS
Denial is the first stage...no need to explain your non-conformist attitude, just realize that the nail that sticks out gets hammed down (or pays more at the toll) ;)...swinging a month could be tough, maybe after MOT goes under I'll have that kind of time...I'll ping you on the week..."I did it like this, I did it like that, I did it with a whiffle ball bat!"

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