Where else in the world is it acceptable to have discussions, with people you just met, about the color of your pee or details of the type of diarrhea you've been experiencing? What a see-saw this is. Some days seem torturous, my knees throbbing and me questioning why I came here. And Mike being obviously frustrated that I'm not going faster. Other days are so easy: a flat trail and pleasant walking. This is when we're having fun together. The best part is finding a lodge with a stove in it, sitting around drying our boots with other trekkers, drinking chhang, the local millet moonshine. It's much better walking with a group because we can each go at our own pace and there's always someone to talk with. Our crowd keeps changing and I like the
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