The foothills of the Himalaya - a 6-week trip.

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WEDNESDAY 25th June.
We are now back to Civilisation where the computers work; there are no frequent power cuts; the air conditioning works; the hot water is actually hot - and the plug in the bath keeps the water in!; the booze is free - well for 2 hours of the day, so it's a matter of drinking very quickly!; and the pool is great. Mind you it's only 45+C out there but I brought a vest with me!
Now I have good Internet access, and I'm chilling out after being up at 12,000' for 6 days , I can depress all you guys
I thought that I would put on all my photos with attendant suitable coarse captions, and then over the next 2 days complete my notes on the last 8-9 days in Northern India. And next time I do this carry-on, I am determined to buy a little lap-top so I can process all the details on a daily basis, and down-load them whenever possible.

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Photos

A cheeky monkey [in wood.]
On the Krishna Temple in Naggar - approx 5,000 years old!

Candy-floss seller - somewhere!
Manali, actually amongst the deodar trees.

Our first Yak.
Spotted in Manali at a fair-ground.

On the road between Manali and Leh.
Our first road-block due to an avalanche overnight.

Avalanche.
The road was covered with up to 6' of mud and rocks for a distance of 300'.

The highest pass!
At 18,000' I found I was breathless + unable to pass wind or water! It was like being in Heaven - I don't think!

Great Sikhs on the Pass.
Usually Sikhs are a pain but this pair [and their other compatriots on motor-bikes] were handsome and really friendly!

Our hotel in Jispa.
The Ibex - a bit basic but very enjoyable nonetheless!

A great trailer.
How's about painting your trailer, Jimmy?

Washing pots by the road-side in Jispa.
Typical India: the place can be spelt Jispa, Jespa or Jaspa, depending on how you're feeling!