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63:18 Nepal: A mix of a number of unpublished hikes: Perspectives of powerhouses around Pokhara plus some tranquility for two, too.

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  One thing we're certain of is that we sure will miss Nepal once we depart. However, after careful deliberation, a flash of sheer brilliance, and some combined fiery brainpower, we arrived at a solution borrowed from General MacArthur. '...We shall return'.  Annapurna Range: One of the world's most dangerous climbs. (Jen is thinking of going alone, much to my relief.) Usually tranquil in this region. Another aspect of the range. A third facet. With thousands more features both hidden and overt. Tranquility down below...again, even the boats take a siesta. A tough but favorite hike of Sarangkot Peak which gazes over the lake while a seldom seen mountain creeps behind it. Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) about to fade behind the clouds. Clearly, a very shy mountain. Jen photographs the gaps, captures the sunlit 'limbs and stumps' as well as the beauty of a unique hat and of course, the lake. While Fishtail is magnificent, the coloring/outline o...