We’ve arrived in Manang after 6 days walk. The first few days were humid, hot, and a little rainy. As we gained elevation, the climate changed to from tropical to deciduous forest, then up into pine and spruce. Here at Manang, there are but a few trees. It took a while to get the photovoltaic system and the tankless propane heater operational. I’ve been sick the past two days, but am feeling better and will soon begin exploring the area.
Martin
We arrived Thursday in Manang and have been organizing, unpacking and seeing a few patients. On the way up, I got called in by the police (again!) in the small village of Chame. At about 6:30 in the morning, a man came and demanded we go to the Police Station. He would not say why. We went into a barricaded area with armed Police all around. The other cops were wearing fake addidas track suits and flip flops, funny! After a lot of tea and juice and 30 minutes of chatting, the Police Chief of Manang District started to tell me about his 2 year history of digestive troubles (the reason for the summons finally made clear) and wanted some treatment. Unfortunately, I think he has Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a chronic and not curable disease.
Manang is in a very beautiful place. We have a sunroom with views right out to the Annapurna mountains, a perfect spot to do some yoga (which is pretty strenous at 11, 800 feet) I think it will get better as we acclimatize a bit more over the next week. We’ve been invited to several places for a free dinner to welcome us, and everyone in the village seems happy we are here.
Lexi
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Now on to the HIGH adventure. Congratulations on making the first leg of your trip. We are glad to hear from you and that all is well and getting better. Be sure to let us know how the free dinners go it surely will be interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow. Stop tangling with the police, already! Did you end up getting leeches under your socks?
ReplyDeleteI hope that you feel better quickly and can truly appreciate your majestic view.
How do they get food up there? How many people live there? The NY Times travel section mentioned Manang yesterday and I thought of my tall, blond friends.
Take it easy
The first I remember knowin' was that lonesome whistle blowin'
ReplyDeleteAnd a youngin's dream of growin' up to ride.
On a freight train leavin' town, not knowin' where I was bound
No one could steer me right, but mama tried.
Was the only rebel child from a family meek and mild
Mama seemed to know what lay in store
In spite of all my Sunday learnin'
For the bad I kept on turnin' and mama couldn't hold me anymore.
And I turned 21 in prison, doin' life without parole
No one could steer me right, but mama tried, mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleadin' I denied
That leaves no one but me to blame cause mama tried.
Dear old daddy rest his soul, left my mom a heavy load
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
Workin' hours without rest, wanted me to have the best
Oh she tried to raise me right, but I refused.
And I turned 21 in prison, doin' life without parole
No one could steer me right, but mama tried, mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleadin' I denied
That leaves no one but me to blame cause mama tried.