Yesterday we got on a tourist bus to go to pokhara with our guide for the trek. We spent 6 hours tearing along the countryside, getting dangerously close to the ledge and other cars, all while being tossed around in the bus like rag dolls because of the extremely rough uneven roads. Like I said before, the roads in Nepal are petrifying and the drivers are worse. I can't even count the amount of times I had to close my eyes and brace myself because I was sure we would have a head on collision or go tumbling down the cliffs.
As jarring as the bus ride was, I really enjoyed it. The country is beautiful. So is Pokhara, well parts anyway. The amount of people living in what I consider poverty, although they probably gave a different opinion, is heartbreaking. But surprisingly there are few beggars. I've only seen one beggar and she was an old woman, I've seen no children begging. There is the "slums" of course, but down by the lake this city is stunning. It's much much calmer than Kathmandu which is more my style. They say on clear days you can see the Himalayas from the town - but we haven't had a day without haze yet. We spent the afternoon wandering the city, doing some serious damage to our wallets, then we ate down by the lake. The calm before the storm I guess.
Today we start our trek on the Annapurna circuit. I'm going to guess there's no internet at the tea houses where we will stay - so don't panic if you don't hear from me for the next 6 days. I will take many photos to share later.
Wish me luck!!
Also in honor of apple cup, GO COUGS!!!!!!!!! I have a flag with me that will be waving proud in honor of coug nation. once a coug, always a coug!!
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