Hiking in the Himalayas

11/22/19

Sorry this is short but it was a pure hiking day. I am running out of adjectives to describe these bodacious mountains. Every step brings a new and wonderful view. But enough of the wonder of the Himalayas. The air up here is THIN. I enjoy the hike but at times, especially when scaling a mountain side it feels like someone is pinching your nose closed and forcing you to breath through a straw and run as fast as you can up a hill. Fun fact, Ben nearly got impaled by a Yam that was stampeding across a bridge. We had just come across a super high cable bridge and there was a train of yaks coming. Both dad and I were able to step clear quick enough but Ben got stuck at the enternece/exit of the bridge. He waited for an opportunity to clear the bridge then farted out, however the yaks had picked up their pace and started to stampede past each other and Ben nearly got full horns to the gut but at the last second side leaped over the supporting cables and was clear of the yak train. We are feeling the effects of the thin air and grow more exhausted at each end of the day. But at the same time while we hike we often spot wild goats or yaks high in the mountains. The kids here are also adorable. Little 5 year olds dress for the high climate and cold weather waving and shouting ‘hello’ or ‘nameste’. Dad is still setting a good pace, Ben is still carrying his own pack, and I’m just along for the amazing ride. We all miss our wives so much it hurts.