It looks like the weather will stay on our side today. Unlike the last couple of days; we were treated with rain, hail, and heavy winds. I was eager to reach our next stop just so I could put my feet up and enjoy the clear view. "How much longer DB?" He was at least 20 paces ahead. "Pardon?" "How much longer before we get to the next place?" "Maybe 2- 2 1/2 hours." He noticed my disapointment. "Are you tired?" "I'm ok." I lied. As usual. ------------------------------------------------------------- I looked at the Machapuchare in the morning sunlight. "So why can't we climb it?" I asked DB. "Nobody can climb it. It's a holy mountain." "I know you said that but why is it holy?" He was quiet so I pressed on, "There had to be a
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