70:21 Nepal: Kahun Danda: An underrated hike to a supreme location.
The target: The white tower of Kahun Danda, over 2,000 feet elevation gain, just protrudes above the peak. Jen about to reach the 'elegant' tower top, the last couple of steps were built in a fashion to make it the toughest part of the hike. Notice the "blood stains" from unfortunate trips. Possibly, the finest vantage point, in our opinion, of the Annapurna. Truth be told, the sheer size of the range, it's height together with the cloud formations and different weather patterns combine to make each day a treat, actually a privilege, an unique opportunity to witness this magnificent edifice and surroundings. We have mentioned this before, but it still tickles us. Perceptions, perspectives, and falsehoods. Our eyes tell us the highest peak is Machapuchare (pyramid) but it is just under 4,000 feet lower than the peak on the left and a little less than that number of the right peak. (Clearly, we have some internal issues/conflicts within our bodies.) This...