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63:17 Nepal: Pokhara: Sarangkot 2, it hardly gets better, except...when it does.

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  It was the second climb of this rather tough hike from lake level to the peak of Sarangkot. While it's difficult to omit similar pictures from the last hike, we might have got this right in the sense they are mostly different. Nevertheless, Jen reckons I am able to differentiate pictures by minute degrees such as, for example, 'that tree lost some leaves after our last visit'. I'm not certain but I have a sneaky suspicion that this is not a compliment to me. Then again, I might be a trifle too sensitive. Yeah right!  Having cleared the air, watched the clouds spread, and rid myself of my inhibitions temporarily, I find the views, scenery, and challenges nothing short of spectacular. For the record, Jenni's determination on these tough hikes has been admirable.  I make enough noise about lakes and reflections, but I understand why. Anyway, this situation depicts tranquility, we think. Jen passed the entrance of the cable station. Note the plaque. It was opene...