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Day 14 - Kagbeni - Jomson - Dhumpa Tal (2750m/9022ft) November 12, 2001
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The wide, Kali Gandaki river valley with its gale force winds blowing south to north (of course we were walking in the opposite direction | ||
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A mule train crossing the river | ||
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A bönpo chorten. This is the animistic form of Buddhism brought over from Tibet. This tradition predates-Buddhism and distinguishes itself in these 3 key ways: 1. Monks can marry. 2. They can kill animals for meat 3. They walk counter-clockwise around their religious structures .................................... |
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Me and Chota Gurung, a friendly Gurung matriarch whom our trek leader Chris knows. She invited us into her home for tea and boiled potatoes (and yummy Gorsani spices) and we used her rooftop to dry our laundry. I'm only 5'8" (171cm) tall so you can see how petite she is |
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Local Gurung (a Hindu caste) children | ||
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Walking over rough rocky terrain
photo courtesy of Davie Eng |
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Jomson, administration headquarters of the Mustang region. To the right is the airport. Nearby Brenda and I had a not-so-pleasant experience buying some things at a local hotel's store |
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looking west across the Kali Gandaki river |
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Our campsite next to Dhumpa Tal (Dhumpa lake) |
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local children peering into our dining room |
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© 2001 George Wang Next: Day 15 - Dhumpa Tal - Marpha - Tukuche - Kalopani or |
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