November 14, Pokhara

We started the Annapurna circuit trek about a week ago, but just couldn't get into it. The area is gorgeous - reminds us of Yosemite, with lots of waterfalls, green valleys and high snow capped mountains. The culture was neat - but more of the same. We also heard that the Throng La pass was closed and without another way around means you either back track or wait. We walked through little towns, next to schools and rice fields. No "toe touch" photos as we didn't summit anything (Patrick - our signature pic when we get to the top of a mountain/pass). After having done Everest, not too much can compare and we are getting really antsy to get to India and do some fabric and jewelry shopping.

So - we ended up hiking to Bagarchapp in 3 days and then 2 days back. This morning we caught a bus back to Pokhara. We'll leave 11/16 overland to India. We'll go to Varanasi first, then Agra, Delhi and into Rajasthan.

Happy Thanksgiving! Love Liz and Jeff