Stubborn Yak in Yak Kharka

Day 9 Rest Day in Yak Kharka and more Yak Steak

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May 21st 2010
I had a shocking nights sleep due to some pretty regular and uncomfortable palpitations. I think maybe I got 2-3 hours sleep only. I'm not sure if it's being caused by a weeks heavy exertion or the altitude and resulting lack of oxygen - probably a combination of the two. Either way it's not good news as I'm breathless and slightly feint after simply climbing a flight of stairs. We are still 1 ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Annapurna » Annapurna Circuit

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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