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Day 16 - Kalopani - Ghasa - Dana (1400m/4593ft) November 14, 2001
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Just left of center you can see the Dhaulagiri icefall from Kalopani 2530m/8301ft, which is Nepali for black water |
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This was the 2nd day of the Hindu Tihar (Deepavali/Deewali) festival of lights. On this day, called Kukur Tihar, dogs are celebrated with a big red tikka placed on their forehead and a garland around their neck. |
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A treacherous landslide crossing this morning. |
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Cherry blossoms at our lunch site in Ghasa, 2010m/6594ft |
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A cute little pup joined us for lunch. As people who know me would not be suprised to hear, dogs did not go unfed when I was around before, during and after the trek. |
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The trail towards our camp at Dana, 1400m/4593ft |
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