Susan
Trekking had a totally different feel today. We went through golden hued terraced fields of grain and corn. All this terracing is created by hand as it has been done for centuries. There was no way to discern where one farmers field started and ended, but they each knew. These were subsistence farmers, no tourist industry here. It was idyllic and peaceful but. Very hot and humid. Back breaking work. They are so industrious. More cows evident now and many water buffalo, and goats. The lower we get the more people we see. There is a road that ascends to these villages. Many more scooters and Range Rovers and small cars now along with Porters, villagers and us!
Ed
Today was our final day of trekking. We walked from Grandruk to Nayapul where we boarded a bus for the 1 1/2 hour ride to Pokhara.Today we descended 2,871' both on trail and a road. The trail was mostly rock steps with the risers ranging from 2" to 16". One really needs to pay attention to each step. The last half of the walk was on a road. I use the term road loosely. The road from Nayapul to just short of Grandruk was built seven years ago and makes our Wilderness Ranch roads look like an Interstate Highway. There were vehicles of all shapes and sizes heading in both directions on the one and a half lane road. It was very hot and dusty and we were so happy to get to Nayapul. Then the "fun" began with the bus trip to Pokhara. No vehicle paid much attention to what side of the road that they should be on and passing on blind curves was the norm. Everyone should take this ride at least once as it is impossible to describe. We once again were at a permanent camp in Pokhara and upon our arrival we immediately set out to find some cold beer to celebrate the end of a grand journey.
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