Just arrived back to the snow view hotel after a one hour trek up to Poon Hill (3200 m) for sunrise. The view was exquisite. Rays of sun punctured through the clouds to illuminate the mountains on the opposite side. I won’t try to do the views justice in writing.
Yesterday was a tough day on the natural stairmaster. We ate a hearty breakfast at 6 am and scaled the first of thousands and thousands of steps. The sun held off until 7:30 and we were baking soon thereafter.
On the walk we swung in a bamboo swing and met two other hikers, Mario and Serman from Spain and Israel, respectively.
We passed waterfalls and scooped up salamanders and mini bearded dragons. More stairs.
Our debates included job searches, chasing passions vs. chasing strengths, and the benefits of finding space to clarify big decisions. Mario saw white monkeys but we missed them on the path due to our loud conversation.
We got to Ghorepani around 2 and following a Momo meal Sam and I played chess. The first game was long and drawn out and I won. Sam took an offensive strategy in the second game and put me in a bodybag.
We ate noodles and played Canasta before gratefully crawling into bed. Our bellies are full.
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