To never be apart from the Buddha is
to have a mind free from coming and going.
Hui Hai
The Manaslu only showed it’s face during the night. In the morning, the summit is
covered by heavy clouds again. The way down the steep mountain is treacherous and
muddy. After many hours, we reach Samdo, the highest village on the trek. It is over
11,000 feet and only inhabited during the summer months.
Narrow path into the clouds
Above clouds
Edelweiss
Down in the valley
Heavy traffic
Firewood, a rarity in this area
In the distance, after many hours of walking, the Kani of Samdo shows up
Samdo
Preparation of Momos, a typical Tibetan dish
(Text and photos contributed by Garyo)