66.15/16/17/18 Nepal: Methlang Hikes, our usual, tough, short(ish) challenge, plus other scenes.
Reflections at Phewa Lake. Meantime, higher up, Jungle-Jen continues upwards. While hiking toward Methlang, through the forest and ascending continuously, with the Phewa Lake to the left, the mountain range to the right, dealing with a troop of monkeys, and unfortunately without my Jen, who took ill, I thought what an incredible natural world we inhabit. There is so much to view, witness and absorb which provide additional bonuses, upliftment, knowledge, experience, adventure, challenges, and contentment. We only have to take it—it’s there for the picking. ‘Taking’ sounds a little crude, perhaps disrespectful. The current phrase used, “Seize the Day” is a good one and an ideal state of mind. So, I thought how lucky, how fortunate Jen and I are to be pursuing a lifestyle where we get to experience different parts of the world, particularly the wilderness, albeit a tiny fraction. Even that is an exaggeration. However, we came to realize years ago that quantity i...