Pokhara

We have finished our trek. We arrived safely yesterday in Pokhara. After 27 days of walking we are ready for a bit of civilization. Last time we wrote we were in Manang. So after that we spent a couple days ascending to the big pass, Thorung la. the weather got colder and snow started to fall. B got sick in the gut from food so it took us a lot longer then planned but we made it! The altitude didn't bother us because we took the time to acclimatize. But still it's a hard day of gasping for air to get to the other side. We had brilliant weather and got a lovely view from way up there. We were lucky because apparently it snowed knee deep a couple days later forcing some people to turn back. The week that straddled the pass was a cold one. We spent a few nights in pretty drafty stone buildings under dirty quilts. Our standard for comfort is quite low now and by the time we got down to Jomsom which has the first airport we were thrilled at the luxury or sit down toilets and warmish water to wash. We took our time descending. spending time in the beautiful medieval towns along the way. Some hadn't changed at all in the 15years, but some, with the road had completely transformed. Our trek ended at the perfect time because our knees were starting to get pretty sore. Tomorrow we take a bus down to Chitwan National Park where we'll enjoy a few days of nature and luxury!
B&P