Bruce arrives at MBC

Machhapuchhare Base Camp

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November 29th 2008
October 25, 2008 Saturday 12:25 p.m. MBC Day 5 We had a 2 ½ to 3 hour walk up the River Valley to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (which isn't really a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted). It was fairly steep in places; We took it very slowly, as it is getting pretty high here - about 11,000 feet. I did a walking meditation most of the way. The air is so clear, cri ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Annapurna

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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