It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Or just the wettest of times?
Hiking the Himalayas, we felt like REAL trekkers: hauling our possessions on our back, finding suitable bush toilets, picking leeches off our ankles, staying cheerful despite the rain and physical/mental challenges. Sure, the positivity was a struggle at times, but with the help of each other (and Nelson’s hilarious complaints), we were all able to make it through.
Tough? Yes. But we are tougher. And our ability to climb up (and down) countless steps in the shadows of the Himalayas has made that more clear to us than ever. Speaking of clear, the skies weren’t. Though the mountains chose to not reveal their peaks, we still managed to laugh, mafia, and trip our way through its lush green hills.
In the words of Eva, “We hiked an inch!”
Forever friends <3
Up, up, up we go!
The upside of rainfall? So many beautiful waterfalls
Remember when TLC said “Don’t go chasing waterfalls?” Well, we did, and we don’t regret it!
Happy 27th birthday, Chyyamba! We loved sharing his first ever birthday cake with him.
What happens when an American, Indian, and Nepali man are asked to pose for a photo together…
In the Annapurna sanctuary, one of the top 10 treks in the world.
Monkin’ around.
Those views were WOWWIEEEE.
Exploring Ghandruk, a traditional Nepali village.
Sunset on Phewa Lake in Pokhara.
Beautiful views of Anna’s backpack… we mean, um, the HImalayas.
In the back of the jeep, ready to drive over waterfalls and potholes.
We leave you with this quote:
“There are infinite reasons to love the mountains. Dynamic, raw, often uncomfortable, yet completely authentic. Even with scarce oxygen, they breathe life into my very being.”
To future hikes (with less leeches!),
Ady, Meg, & the team