Day 2: Banskmarka to Nangi:
The previous page explains why there are no photos of the first afternoon. I'm not sure why I took none this morning. But here at Danda Kateri around noon I finally dug out the camera and turned into a shutterbug. So I begin my adventure with photos and many that Amrit Ale, founder of Himalayan Quests allowed me to use.
The previous page explains why there are no photos of the first afternoon. I'm not sure why I took none this morning. But here at Danda Kateri around noon I finally dug out the camera and turned into a shutterbug. So I begin my adventure with photos and many that Amrit Ale, founder of Himalayan Quests allowed me to use.
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Once we reached our destination we heard a man yelling. Amrit explained he is called a Screamer - like a town crier. He was broadcasting news about a community meeting tomorrow. A drive will take place over the next two days asking everyone to turn in their weapons. This area is in a nature conservancy. No animals are allowed to be killed here. We learn that Annapurna was the first nature conservancy in Nepal. Now there are 14.
Amrit told us that his grandfather had weapons from the war years ago. He used them around his home to kill foxes, which killed chickens and porcupines. The villagers eat the porcupine meat and make necklaces from the quills. (photo: Amrit Ale/Himalayan Quests)
Today I'm feeling somewhat better although Amrit carried my backpack for a second day. I appreciate the delicious flavors and nutritious food that Kagi prepares: Soup, chicken, mashed potatoes and dumplings.
Donna, being an avid Rummy player, purchased cards in Pokhara. Before dinner and after she and a few others had the cards dealt and several rounds played. I wrote in my journal. There was no power to charge cell phones or listen to my audiobook. There was no Internet connection either, since it was cloudy and no reception from one tower to another.
Humidity seemed high today. A few of us washed our hiking pants, shirts and socks, but all were still wet by morning.
Donna, being an avid Rummy player, purchased cards in Pokhara. Before dinner and after she and a few others had the cards dealt and several rounds played. I wrote in my journal. There was no power to charge cell phones or listen to my audiobook. There was no Internet connection either, since it was cloudy and no reception from one tower to another.
Humidity seemed high today. A few of us washed our hiking pants, shirts and socks, but all were still wet by morning.