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Horse Poos and Untied Shoes (the Aftermath of Camel Farts and Apple Tarts)

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June 2nd 2007
Samir's article. The gas in your lungs, the droppings on your shoes. That's the Himalayas for ya. Just yesterday we finished a 5 day trek in the Himalayas (the pain!) so you can probably guess there's a lot to tell. Day 1: We drove up a mountain, through some creeks and streams (thank god for land rovers) to get to a place for equipment and such. Then we set off with a parade of ponies and an ... read more

Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more