The target: Sarangkot Tower, some 2,700 feet elevation gain through jungle, villages, and along rough paths, steps, stones and rocks.
A profile of the mountain, hike commencing from lake level to peak. Picture taken from a hike to Methlang.
A truly memorable picture as we return toward the lake while the storm clouds continue to build. Could this be termed a 'Race to the bottom?'
I was thinking of tigers seeing we are somewhere in Asia. Often, we have to pinch ourselves while wandering about as well as wondering where we are. The wilderness of the world is, in a sense, consistent. The so-called civilizations, behavior-wise, also have a consistency while leaving an awful amount of scope for improvement, even survival. Therefore, one needs a method of determining where one is in the world by noting the style and structures of the cities and the look and feel of the people. After all, one immerses oneself in an environment and adapts to the conditions. When one looks at a map, one pictures oneself somewhere deep in the world but far from 'home' or comfort. A map is finite, standing somewhere in the world is less so. To some, it may be intimidating, indeed, especially once you remove the protections of guides, organized tours and proven infrastructures.
A profile of the mountain, hike commencing from lake level to peak. Picture taken from a hike to Methlang.
A truly memorable picture as we return toward the lake while the storm clouds continue to build. Could this be termed a 'Race to the bottom?'
I was thinking of tigers seeing we are somewhere in Asia. Often, we have to pinch ourselves while wandering about as well as wondering where we are. The wilderness of the world is, in a sense, consistent. The so-called civilizations, behavior-wise, also have a consistency while leaving an awful amount of scope for improvement, even survival. Therefore, one needs a method of determining where one is in the world by noting the style and structures of the cities and the look and feel of the people. After all, one immerses oneself in an environment and adapts to the conditions. When one looks at a map, one pictures oneself somewhere deep in the world but far from 'home' or comfort. A map is finite, standing somewhere in the world is less so. To some, it may be intimidating, indeed, especially once you remove the protections of guides, organized tours and proven infrastructures.
Okay, that's all fine, but where are you heading with this? I think the answer to that is the old concept of risk versus reward. Should a person throw off the shackles of society, there is a better chance of experiencing something different, exciting and yes, riskier, than otherwise. This does not mean one seeks danger, but it does allow for growth, depth of experience, adventure and excitement. Of course, each to her own. One chooses one's own level of discomfort. For, real growth and adventure obviously require a higher degree of discomfort, perhaps risk and chance. Naturally, one is not advocating seeking danger; on the contrary, but life dictates that to experience and live it fully, one has to leave the bedroom, the so-called comfort of the womb.
And with that, it brings us to the greatest adventure of all. Here in Nepal, l was astonished to wake one morning only to find a tiger in my bed. Yes, it's true. Now, I don't expect anyone to believe me. Therefore, let me provide the proof. You only need to scroll down to believe my experience. And to think I laughed at Total Oil when they advocated putting a tiger in my tank.
My Nepalese Tigress...Jenni's courageous because she's fearful, inter alia.
'Man, this is too rough for even a tiger.' Cable-car on the side, note building below. (see next photo)
In the earlier stages, Jen passes this building which is also shown above. Shanti Stupa across the lake on the lower mountain.
Reality sets in...a lot of that going around up here. Even a tigress is entitled to a break.
At a high with views that are outstanding while varying. Those steps we took brought us to a hiker heaven...and tried to damage us along the route. One of many views of Pokhara from height.
'Hey Tiger, let's keep going'.
Looks like she's in an opening, a disadvantage for a tiger.
A tiger approaches the cows cautiously while a storm builds...no bull. (Truth be told, this tigress prefers tuna.)
While I'm a slow learner, I think I got it when I discovered the axiom to let 'sleeping tigers rest'. I have found it keeps me healthier. (What a place for brunch.)
There's the building below, stupa across the way and the tigress on a sloping meadow. From where did the impending storm arise after a clear and hot day's commencement?
Finally, we made it to the top. 'Hope' supported with reality and effort usually succeeds, we hope. The tower per the opening photo, a temple and construction site.
The impending storm continues to enhance the beauty.
A sight at the top had the clouds not rolled in before our arrival. (Taken earlier).
As above, the Annapurna Range (small section).
Moving as fast as caution will allow in order to avoid slippery and muddy underfoot, but loving it, particularly, the down grade following the tough climb.
'We're almost there,...we're..." 'you don't want to hear me sing.' Returning to commencement point which is well below cable station.
Cheers,
'Man, this is too rough for even a tiger.' Cable-car on the side, note building below. (see next photo)
In the earlier stages, Jen passes this building which is also shown above. Shanti Stupa across the lake on the lower mountain.
Reality sets in...a lot of that going around up here. Even a tigress is entitled to a break.
At a high with views that are outstanding while varying. Those steps we took brought us to a hiker heaven...and tried to damage us along the route. One of many views of Pokhara from height.
'Hey Tiger, let's keep going'.
Looks like she's in an opening, a disadvantage for a tiger.
A tiger approaches the cows cautiously while a storm builds...no bull. (Truth be told, this tigress prefers tuna.)
While I'm a slow learner, I think I got it when I discovered the axiom to let 'sleeping tigers rest'. I have found it keeps me healthier. (What a place for brunch.)
There's the building below, stupa across the way and the tigress on a sloping meadow. From where did the impending storm arise after a clear and hot day's commencement?
Finally, we made it to the top. 'Hope' supported with reality and effort usually succeeds, we hope. The tower per the opening photo, a temple and construction site.
The impending storm continues to enhance the beauty.
A sight at the top had the clouds not rolled in before our arrival. (Taken earlier).
As above, the Annapurna Range (small section).
Moving as fast as caution will allow in order to avoid slippery and muddy underfoot, but loving it, particularly, the down grade following the tough climb.
'We're almost there,...we're..." 'you don't want to hear me sing.' Returning to commencement point which is well below cable station.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
"One" for the road, above the roofs of the village of Sarangkot.
In the thick jungle on the way down, feasting our souls while trying not to panic about a storm. Shiva Temple on the high point of the opposite mountain.
3 comments:
So nice to see and read about your marvellous travels.
Thanks, Line. It's time for you to redo the Otter Tail. I miss you!
Thank you kindly.
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