Should we be asked what makes the country desirable to visit, we might answer as follows. Besides the breathtaking mountains, we don't know that we would state the country is a must to see (mountains excepted). However, we would state unequivocally: Nepal is a place we feel, rather than see.
A temple island on Phewa Lake, a very popular and sacred attraction (Barahi Temple).
A view from height on the other side of the lake (see above picture).
Our "own interpretation": Phoenix, rising from the Earth's surface: haunting, surreal and yet stunning. The mountain in front is our own phoenix, a hike through the jungle (partly) to reach Sarangkot Tower. We do it each time we need to humble ourselves. (Should be a daily ritual?)
Oh that! Probably needs a dose of Sarangkot (see above). Reaching the peak of Kahun Danda, another steep hike. Aren't they all!
After one of us suggested an unknown route that appeared to have an 'interesting path', we were tested considerably under rough conditions. One of us is still 'paying the price': 'Yes, dear, I will begin massaging your feet as soon as I have cleaned your boots and upgraded your return ticket to First-class.'
Loved the view of the electrical wiring. Annapurna and flowers, not so much.
Returning from Methlang, we experience some 'flower-power'.
A favorite view of Machapuchare despite a lack of snow. A week later, snow returned but bringing with it clouds and dense air, blocking our views. People think life is easy.
We were going to say a look into the future but it has arrived, even in Nepal.
Is it slight clouding or snow-dust? Who cares, we'll take it. A favorite hiking climb and destination, the building on the 'little peak'.
Meantime, back at ground level, is it a look of envy? Perhaps, peanut envy. Could well be. We will never know.
Aha! We get it now. Might we add: 'The shoe is on the other foot...maybe sandal should you look closely'.
A view from Pumdi above Phewa Lake, a rather special place.
Definition of a Nepalese dog: An animal that barks all night and sleeps most of the day.
"Okay, girls, back to work." Jen has to milk the animal to keep our coffee business functioning. Meanwhile, her man has to rest his feet, they are a little tired.
As a life-long friend of ours, Mark Michelow, might add: "Let's get serious now". We turn to focus on magnificence: The Annapurna Mountain Range reaching just below 27,000 feet.
So long from Begnas Lake...the snow did return should you contrast this photograph with earlier shots.
Cheers,
A view from height on the other side of the lake (see above picture).
Our "own interpretation": Phoenix, rising from the Earth's surface: haunting, surreal and yet stunning. The mountain in front is our own phoenix, a hike through the jungle (partly) to reach Sarangkot Tower. We do it each time we need to humble ourselves. (Should be a daily ritual?)
Oh that! Probably needs a dose of Sarangkot (see above). Reaching the peak of Kahun Danda, another steep hike. Aren't they all!
After one of us suggested an unknown route that appeared to have an 'interesting path', we were tested considerably under rough conditions. One of us is still 'paying the price': 'Yes, dear, I will begin massaging your feet as soon as I have cleaned your boots and upgraded your return ticket to First-class.'
Loved the view of the electrical wiring. Annapurna and flowers, not so much.
Returning from Methlang, we experience some 'flower-power'.
A favorite view of Machapuchare despite a lack of snow. A week later, snow returned but bringing with it clouds and dense air, blocking our views. People think life is easy.
We were going to say a look into the future but it has arrived, even in Nepal.
Is it slight clouding or snow-dust? Who cares, we'll take it. A favorite hiking climb and destination, the building on the 'little peak'.
Meantime, back at ground level, is it a look of envy? Perhaps, peanut envy. Could well be. We will never know.
Aha! We get it now. Might we add: 'The shoe is on the other foot...maybe sandal should you look closely'.
A view from Pumdi above Phewa Lake, a rather special place.
Definition of a Nepalese dog: An animal that barks all night and sleeps most of the day.
"Okay, girls, back to work." Jen has to milk the animal to keep our coffee business functioning. Meanwhile, her man has to rest his feet, they are a little tired.
As a life-long friend of ours, Mark Michelow, might add: "Let's get serious now". We turn to focus on magnificence: The Annapurna Mountain Range reaching just below 27,000 feet.
So long from Begnas Lake...the snow did return should you contrast this photograph with earlier shots.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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