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November 14th 2008
Published: December 3rd 2008
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If you haven’t been to Nepal before you are probably wondering what those strange words are. You might think I am speaking Klingon or that I have joined a new-age-take-over-the-world Ashram and those are mind controlling verbal cues. You would be wrong in both cases. These are the food items that are available to the trekkers on the Annapurna circuit (and anywhere else im sure in Nepal). Thugp... Read Full Entry



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On our way to PisangOn our way to Pisang
On our way to Pisang

the scenery changes again....just getting better and better
The MENU gameThe MENU game
The MENU game

guillaume hates it when i play that game
The guesthouse roomThe guesthouse room
The guesthouse room

Always pretty much the same, large gaping holes in the wall, smelly duvets and great views out the window
Cold cuddleCold cuddle
Cold cuddle

Damn it was cold up there
Oh WOWOh WOW
Oh WOW

Village of Pisang with ANNAPURNA II in the backdrop. Incredible
You go, GuiYou go, Gui
You go, Gui

Work that landscape
Himalayan ChatHimalayan Chat
Himalayan Chat

Those are really great.
Teeny tiny JasmineTeeny tiny Jasmine
Teeny tiny Jasmine

and BIG OL' Annapurna
You think you are doing well, view wiseYou think you are doing well, view wise
You think you are doing well, view wise

Then you turn the corner and BAMMMM! this one hits ya!
Um...yesUm...yes
Um...yes

we can stop at this village for lunch
The essential prayer wheelsThe essential prayer wheels
The essential prayer wheels

That NO Tibetan village would be complete without
Jen...with AMSJen...with AMS
Jen...with AMS

Like youve never seen her before!
Hotel room viewsHotel room views
Hotel room views

What IS this place? A total playground for the eyes
How DO they do it?How DO they do it?
How DO they do it?

Fresh danishes and cinnamon rolls at 3500 meters? Yes, we had breakfast there four days in a row!
PausePause
Pause

Pauses are definately needed more frequently with the altitude factor.
You know its cold when...You know its cold when...
You know its cold when...

the waterfalls turn into ICE mid-stream.
GunsangGunsang
Gunsang

The highest part of OUR trip up the Annapurna Circuit. And the most beautiful part.
Apples? In the Himalayas?Apples? In the Himalayas?
Apples? In the Himalayas?

How DID they get there?
Potato Party!Potato Party!
Potato Party!

The owner of the hotel gave everyone...FREE BOILED POTATOES! But just ONE EACH!
Relaxed afternoonRelaxed afternoon
Relaxed afternoon

Taking in the afternoon rays and the outstanding views surrounding us.
CHA, Jasmine...CHAAA!CHA, Jasmine...CHAAA!
CHA, Jasmine...CHAAA!

Practising our cow shooing sounds.



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