70.15 Nepal: After some illness, attempting to reach Shanti Stupa via the jungle, returning down through the villages.
Another delightful experience was had by two fortunate people! We are always surrounded by magnificent beauty, variation of scenery and the obvious challenges of reaching the high and tricky points. Unfortunately, we both had suffered with sore throats, bad colds and headaches. Other than that, we were just fine, if that's possible. After having to put off the hikes for nearly a week, but for low level walks, we attempted this one which proved to be tough on the climbs. Our time taken was not good but then again, not bad either taking into account the quick loss of strength that invariably follows from illness. We were pleased with our progress, that we undertook a steeper hike the next day augurs well. It will follow soon. After a walk through the town, heading to the mountains, we come across a favored place of reflections. The highest of the peaks of Annapurna prominent although with cloud covering. The magnificent Machapuchare, regal, dark and distinguished. Before...