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Wait wait wait wait wait
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We are finally here, back in Nepal, and we are about to start our biggest
longest, and most exciting trek we've ever done
We're here in Arughat and we're starting the Manaslu trek today
we'll be joining the Annapurna Circuit, and eventually on to Upper Mustang
finishing in Jomson and flying back to Pokhara after about 40 days
We made it to Soti Khola, it's about 4 hours along from where we started today
it was a pretty easy hike, we had some delicious dal bhat for lunch
I'm gonna go get a shower, Kim's already having hers
and then we'll just rest and relax for the rest of the day
Day 2 today, we're heading on to Machhakhola
There goes the bus
Should be about 5 hours
Around 5 hours. Maximum 5 hours.
Maximum 5 hours, I like the sound of that
It's Day 3, we are hiking from Machhakhola to Jagat today
It's about 16km, it should take us about 7 hours
It's the first day we'll be hiking on a trail instead of a road
so it should be more interesting and more fun
Good morning. Morning
Day 4 today, we are leaving Jagat and heading to Dyang
Is that how you say it? Dyang
Dyang
Check this view behind us!
Who doesn't like a window like this, we saw a wee monkey outside
Anyway, it's time to get back on the trail
and head to Dyang
yeah, a long day ahead
So Kim, how is it?
It's eh.. rustic
That was a calf burner. Whoo!
Day 5 on the trail
We're heading from Dyang to Ghap
It's been a lot of up and down so far today
didn't take long to get a sweat on
but it's only about 4 to 5 hours
at the very most today
so, a bit of a short day compared to the last 2 days
looking forward to getting there and having the rest of the day to
relax, do some washing, drink some tea
all that sort of stuff
It's Day 6 already
we're on our way to Lhogaun today
It's about 13km
and we're going up about 900m
Good morning. Morning.
Day 7 for us
we're heading up to Samagaun today
We're gonna spend a couple of nights up there
cause it's around 3500m
and we need to acclimatise
before we head over the 5100m pass
or something
5200... Is it?
Something like that.
Even higher than I thought
About 4 hours trekking today
maybe 5 with photo stops, who knows
there's gonna be some amazing views so I think we're gonna stop quite a lot
P.S. I'm really sorry about my hair, I haven't had a shower for a few days, I know it's mingin
We got Trail Dog back. Yessss
We just arrived at Samagaun
This place is gorgeous
absolutely love it
and we've arrived before lunch
which is very nice
Anyway, we're having some dal bhat
No surprises there
twice a day every day
lunch and dinner every day
we'll see if we can keep it up for the whole time
I love it
Good morning. Morning
Day 8 for us and it's our rest day today here in Samagaun
except, we're not having a rest
we're going for a little hike up to a monastery
so we go about 400m up
Yeah, a bit of acclimatisation
no big bags today
Hopefully, we can go to that coffee shop on the way back down as well
I'm sure we can
There's a coffee shop with real coffee!
Oh! And we've got some really good views of the mountains as well today
woke up with spectacularly crisp mountain views
Crisp mountain views indeed
alright, let's go
Done!
And now you're filming more clips for me to edit
Ugggghh, I am in need of some dal bhat
Goodnight. Night.
Kim's too cold
I cannae feel my fingers
Day 9 today
we're heading from Samagaun up to Samdo
it's just a short hike, maybe 3, maximum 4 hours
we're only going up about 150m
later today we'll probably do a wee acclimatisation hike
maybe 100, 150m up
back down again
just to get used to the altitude
it was bitterly cold this morning
but, the sun's come out
things are warming up
time to get the hat off
Welcome to our room
I'll take this bed
We just arrived at Samdo
it only took us about 2 hours in the end
it's about 1030
getting a wee cup of masala tea
and we've just ordered some veg momos
mid-morning momos
it's kinda like a little treat, you know
a little altitude treat to get me going through the day
Momo Time
Mmmmm
The outside has more of a steamed bun consistency
than a dumpling consistency
and the inside is extremely tasty
really good
these are veggie ones
Kim, look at the camera
Sorry
she's too busy watching some eagles
there's 3 massive eagles, it's amazing!
Yeah, they're great, we watched them yesterday
Anyway, it's Day 10 today
we've made it up to Dharamsala
which is the last place we stay before we head over the Larke Pass
it's about 4500m here
and tomorrow we go over a pass that's nearly 5200m
it was about a 4 hour walk up here
we came up about, maybe 500m
and eh...I was feeling pretty shitty to be honest
when we got up here
I got a real headache
started feeling pretty nauseous
and I was getting secretly worried that we were gonna have to go back down
but we didn't
I ate some food
and took some ibuprofen
and drank lots more
and now I feel dandy
It's pretty basic up here
it makes our dungeon room from Dyang look like a palace
It's kinda like staying in a Scottish bothy that's not been used in 20 years
Anyway, we better go and get ready
So, tomorrow over the pass
what time are we gonna set off tomorrow, Kim?
Ugggh
4am
it is going to be baltic
can't wait
I think my head's gonna be pumping
woo! Wish us luck
We made it over the Larke Pass yesterday
it was an absolutely crackin day
really really outstandingly beautiful up there
it did take us a total of 12 hours in the end
8 hours walking
the reason was
Kim got quite sick on the way up
not to do with altitude, but with
some lovely diarrhea
which happened in the dark and carried on the whole way up
I had to take some pills to try and stop it
and then I felt really naeseous at the top
felt sicker and sicker
and then eventually projectile vomited on the way down
yeah, even when she was moving, she was moving very slowly
It was tough but, sickness aside, the pass was actually not that bad
It's not too difficult and it really is an amazing place to be
Anyway, today, what are we onto now, Day 12
we're going down to Dharapani
it's nearly 2000m down from here
but it's quite a gentle descent
it's about 20 odd kilometres
time's getting on so we better get heading
I have not washed my hands with real soap for days
this feels SO good
Steep climb
This was meant to be a downhill day
Good morning! Good morning
That's us come to the end of the first part of our trek
the Manaslu Circuit
we arrived here in Dharapani at the end of a very very long day
as the rain was coming on
but it's been a really really great journey
for more detailed information about each day
things like how much stuff cost, where we stayed
and who we trekked with
you can check it all out
in our full blog post
it's in the description below
Today, we're about to start the second part of our trip
which is the Annapurna Circuit
looking forward to seeing how things are different
we already noticed yesterday that the landscape changed quite a bit
once we came down from the Larke Pass
so I think things are going to be quite different
much more busy
possibly a lot more road walking
Yes, which we're not super excited about
but, we'll see how it goes
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