Having trekked extensively in the Himalayan Mountains, I thought I was quite prepared to meet the challenge. In a word, "hubris". Big time!
The scenery was unquestionably huge and mind-blowingly stunning. The local people were, as always, extraordinarily kind and hospitable. Walking in the Abode of the Gods does fulfill my quest for travel to sacred landscapes.
Hiking at above 5,000 meters elevation for weeks is breathtaking; as in acute mountain sickness breathlessness! Especially so coming from sea level, Vancouver.
An easy walk in the low-altitude jungle to warm-up and check-out a baby rhino afterwards was a pleasant wind-up to the expedition.
Breathtakingly beautiful and void of our urban existence. Good to know this still exists in its starkness. More air to breathe etc. etc. SCHTEEEVE
ReplyDeleteThanks for your insightful comments. Glad the photos touched you. Sadly the effects of climate change are evident in the shrinking glaciers. We must all do what we can to mitigate disastrous consequences of wasteful lifestyle choices.
Deletethose mountains, WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for taking time to voice your appreciation of my work. Spending time in such powerful landscapes and meeting those who inhabit these places is a gift I will always treasure.
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