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NEPAL + INDIA 2011

NEPAL. ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT PART 1
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At the start of the trek in Syange. It's possible to get here by car
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It's a very slow and uncomfortable journey
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Main "street" in Jagat. Many shops, guest houses, restaurants
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Crossing Marsyangdi River. Bridges are quite new and safe
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It's better to wait if animals are about to cross
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Lalupate flowers. In the background a new road is being built
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Mountains get bigger and steeper
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Porters carrying big loads for tourists
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Suddenly the valley opened up and I walked into a picturesque village called Tal
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Most trekkers sleep in Tal
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Children playing outside of my hotel
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Workers building the new road, which is praised by locals but criticized by tourists
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Crossing another bridge over scary waters of Marsyangdi
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Second day of walking the famous Annapurna Circuit
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The road is not finished and all goods are transported by porters or pack animals
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Lovely waterfall near the trail
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Women porters work as hard as men
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Children in Thanchowk were very happy to play with my walking sticks
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When it comes to my camera, I'm the only person allowed to play with it
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Walking through the village of Thanchowk
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Prayer wheels at the entrance to Upper Pisang
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My hotel in Upper Pisang, just below the monastery
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Simple kitchen but great food prepared by friendly family
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Early morning outside of Pisang Monastery
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Day 3 from Upper Pisang to Bragha with great views of the Annapurnas
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The mountain on the left is Pisang Peak 6091m
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Looking towards Annapurna III. The runway of Hongde airport is visible below
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Entrance to Ngawal. Buddhists walk on the left and turn every single prayer wheel
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There are no washing machines here
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Houses in Bragha. Roofs are used as balconies by those living above