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Brief Introduction to the Annapurna Range.

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Machhapuchhare is to the left, Phewa Lake below, Sarangkot Peak across the way and we're in our element.   One of many peaks in the Annapurna range, the highest reaching over 26,000 feet, at sunrise. A view of the same range from the town of Begnas, clouds covering the lake, heaven delivering the 'jewels'.

66.05 Nepal: Begnas: An introduction only, yet a life experience.

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  We planned a 2-day vacation/trek away from our 'permanent' apartment to visit Begnas Lake which turned into three plus but could easily have been ten. We'll return, we are pretty certain, unless something better catches our interest. However, that's unlikely, for our visit which began hesitantly, took off like a rocket, on the second day. We could have used boosters to lift us to the heights towering over the lakes, though.  Nevertheless, for the less energetic or may we say lazy, the atmosphere filled with both tranquility and beauty is most fulfilling. In typical Nepali fashion, (continues next complete blog)...we have included a few photographs we believe show us that no matter what we experience, there is always so much more that nature has to offer. (One of our greater understatements.) A less than stellar arrival in Begnas Lake. Whose idea was this? We find an apartment for the first night to the left of the buildings ahead. We can 'live' with the...