14 December 2008
Another early start made worse by the fact that we didn’t hear Scott’s alarm so we had to rush and pack.
The morning was uphill through forests so everything was icy – you know it is cold when event he rivers are frozen. The surrounding mountains are just bleak and you can see where the glaciers came through.
We walked through pine forests after morning tea which was cool and uphill as usual. The views were of Annapurna II and Pisang Peak (Jong Ri).After lunch at a lovely lodge before heading off again. The walk this afternoon wasn’t too hard and we stopped along the way to look at the massive eagle.
We arrived in Lower Pisang at our guesthouse. Although the accommodation on this trek is mean to be very basic, the last few nights the rooms have been really nice. Again tonight we have joined the sleeping bags together and have cracked open another Japanese heater pad (thanks so much Daisuke and Margot).
The food has also been great so far, although getting more expensive.
I had a rest while SB trekked to Upper Pisang to see the Monastery which was closed when they got there.
The houses are very basic wood and local rock some of which we saw being carried by the locals – it is such a hard life.
Everyone of the locals has massive ruddy cheeks as it must be so cold here in the off season and you need to be totally self sufficient.
Scott got back from his walk cold but with some lovely photos.
We got organised before heading to dinner and a lovely heater.