40.02 Nepal: A Second Introduction to a region that is both stunning and challenging.
We're in a mini-bus after 14 days in a beautiful place and we hit the odd bit of traffic outside Kathmandu. Bear in mind on many of the bikes, children sit between dad driving and mom at the rear. In the dining room gathering some warmth at Lobuche, getting really high. (Highest bakery in the world.) Mr. Santos, our 19-year old porter, looks on. Slightly built but could carry me with the 20-25 pounds I had on my back. Since this was written , we have returned from fourteen days in what Jen calls the high mountains. I can't argue with that although a number of years ago I decided that every mountain is high to me. I also have a desire to 'climb every mountain' but have since realized I should rather focus on the 'song'. Unfortunately, I cannot sing so it's back to climbing. However, when we happened to look up and see peak number XV, currently known as Mount Everest, I decided to contact Rhoda Gaylis and request singing lessons. It's not easy l...