A day of rest in Ghandruk

Trip Start Jan 05, 2006

Trip End Jan 25, 2006

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Flag of Nepal Ghandruk, the Himalayas, Nepal
Thursday, January 19, 2006

Woke up for sunrise and was utterly blessed with clear skies. Took plenty of shots and then just relaxed the early morning away reading. Dipak and I took another village walk around 11. This time we explored the older part of Ghandruk where some of the lower castes live.

Lunch was the same ole same ole - Dhal Bhat. This is the last time I'll be eating this if I have my way. In the afternoon I relaxed and read until it was time for school to let out. I purchased more biscuits for the children and thoroughly enjoyed passing them out as I came upon children in their school uniforms walking home.

Dipak and I returned to the monastery at 6:00 and I took some pictures with my digital - the 2 children who live there were fascinated to see the pics I had taken with the camera. Full of giggles and smiles and a wee bit of mischief as they banged on the Buddhist drum. No sign of their parents on either occasion. Just the monastery and the 2 little girls. Dipak and I had a couple of Everest beers after dinner in honour of our last night together in the mountains. He's been an excellent guide - thoughtful, patient and attentive throughout and I plan on recommending him on the Internet. Went to bed at about 9.

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