66.11 Nepal: Shiva Temple, Shanti Stupa, an overnight visit in an attempt to capture the Annapurna Range 'sunbathing'.
Generally, we undertake strenuous hikes; it appears this meets the criterion. Annapurna Range across the lake and lesser mountains; Jen once again meets the challenge. Attagirl! "Good Morning, Annapurna." "Hello, Jenni and Jeffrey." (Annapurna 1, 26,595 feet.) There are times one does not understand the feelings one experiences. It seems to happen often to us in the wilderness. This is further exacerbated in Nepal. Today was another such occasion as we watched in awe as the sun rose, revealing a large section of the Annapurna Mountain range, something which has proved to be a knock-out when not elusive. What is the feeling? It's difficult to explain, even to understand oneself. Perhaps it's a feeling of humility, of awe, one in which a person feels one has not earned such privilege of comprising part of the natural world or at least more specifically, not deserving the right to observe/witness the miraculous sights and happenings occurring...