Obama sticker, Laxmi lodge, Tikhedhungga, Nepal

Last day, Annapurna Circuit

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May 24th 2009
Kapil had organized a shared ride from Naya Pul at the end of the trek to Pokhara for Bernard, Matt, myself, and our guides, so we made an early start to meet the van at the appointed time. The trek to Naya Pull took about 2.5 hours and was mostly downhill. My kneecaps were pretty sore and my legs pretty tired at this point. Yesterday's hike down the steep stairs had taken its toll. But with s ... read more

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more