70:23 Nepal: Route to Kalabang via Shanti Stupa, Shiva Temple and Pumdikot Lodge to arrive at Buddha (icon) Park, a very 'religious hike' (Part 1).
The trio of Moo, Me and 'Me wife' begin a two day hike into the mountains including a night away. Jen believes we should always have access to much milk on these excursions. Who am I to argue? We are currently alongside Fewa Lake, the main road of Lakeside. The next point on the trail, still within the city, is Fewa Dam. The calm water is always a treat. There's the dam(n) wall. After entering the jungle, we will spend the next fifty or so minutes climbing through a magnificent environment. Jen makes her way in the quiet solitude while absorbing some of the 'best' of nature. We have enjoyed continuous, amazing views of the Annapurna Range throughout our stay, but for a few days earlier in the trip and over the last week, too. During the latter period, we awoke and headed up the 'infinite' number of steps to the viewpoint at the lodge and noticed the haze shielding the range. The air appeared to be thick and because the sun had broken through the cl...