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May 17th 2008
Published: May 22nd 2008
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After spending two nights at Annapurna Base Camp and trying to keep all my fingers intact as I merrily snapped away during the wee hours, it was time to return home. The first two days were a repeat of my journey into the sanctuary, but at Chomrong we turned west and headed through rhododendron forests and hillsides to Ghorepani. From this village, a pre-dawn hike up Poon Hill yielded magnificent ... Read Full Entry



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Chickens

There were three of these guys taking the chickens to.... ?
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Resting

They needed a nap too
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Ulleri

Cute town en route to Hile. Typical scene.
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Stone Steps

More down, down, down
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Man and Donkey

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Balcony View

The valley around Hile



22nd May 2008

Re-living it through you!
I loved the meditative sense of zoning out while trekking, too. I remember, too, that I was reading Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at the time and it was the perfect complement since Frodo and Sam spend all their time walking and walking and walking. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself - reading your diary made me think back fondly on my trip. I still have a t-shirt I had made in Kathmandu somewhere of all the stops that my trek took! Chhaya
25th May 2008

ORANGE FANTA'S!!!!
AHHHH, fellow sister YELLO Fanta girl. I could only crack a wicked smile as I pictured you, alone w/out your other 3 FANTANA'S there sipping on CAT (our orange Fanta sister) !!!!! HA wish I was there wit ya love you Meg

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