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10/19/2007 to 10/23/2007 | Nepal  [View with PicLens] 1234► We moved a little slower through this section not because of weather this time but because Tom developed blisters on his feet. The slower pace was not a problem as it allowed us to spend a little longer in Tukuche sampling the various brandy flavors at the local distillery [...] 10/17/2007 to 10/18/2007 | Nepal  [View with PicLens] 12345► Arriving in Muktinath was a welcome change after two days at the rather rustic High Camp. Noting on our arrival that there was a lodge in town called Hotel Bob Marley, there was really no other place to stay given that my Canadian trekking companion was even sporting the [...] 10/14/2007 to 10/17/2007 | Nepal  [View with PicLens] 12345► From Manang, the second time (courtesy of my snow blindness and need for sunglasses), we took two days to hike up almost 1500 m to High Camp at nearly 5000 m {16,500 ft}. High camp is a couple of lodges at the foot of the Thorung La pass the [...] 10/10/2007 to 10/13/2007 | Nepal  [View with PicLens] 12345► From Manang we deviated off the typical circuit route to visit Tilicho Lake. At 4914 m (over 16,200 ft), and depending on your definition of a lake, it qualifies as the highest lake in the world, a title which seems to be clamed by a number of high altitude [...] | ||||
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