Writing to you straight from a restaurant — Vietnamese folks are chatting loudly, disco music is playing, the air smells like food…
Today was my last day on the trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). And something tells me — I’m going back home a different person.
If you ever go to the mountains — turn off the internet. Let your phone be just a camera. All the truly important things happen off-screen: conversations, glances, mountain paths, and ginger-lemon tea after a long climb.
Every lodge here feels like a tavern from an RPG — where you can pick up a quest or meet someone who’ll become a part of your journey.
On the first day, I met two guys — 18 and 19 years old, one from Canada, the other from Australia. What are they doing in Nepal? How did they meet? I don’t know — but it’s fascinating.
Later, I ran into a French couple. We met by chance. Then again. And again. And each time — it felt like seeing old friends after years apart.
Then there was Sam, the American. Calm and kind. He taught me how to play cards. And, between the lines, how to be a little kinder to people.
There were also elderly Taiwanese travelers — hiking without their families because they enjoy this kind of rest, and that’s totally okay.
A Malaysian group of 58 people! Different ages, beliefs, languages. Some wore hijabs, some wore designer jackets. And all of them — on the same wavelength. No judgment, no expectations.
And of course — Krishna, my dear guide. I kept telling everyone that I’m traveling with God (well, because that’s his name). Without him, this journey wouldn’t have been the same.
So why should you travel with Krishna? • He always books and arranges the best room with a view • Everyone knows him • He can solve any problem • You always know where he is, and it’s easy to find him • He’s incredibly attentive to the little things
So write to him and enjoy your divine journey. Just trust him :)
Now, if we’re talking places — here’s my top: ABC — fantastically beautiful, like another planet Chuile — cozy atmosphere and the best food on the trail Ghorepani — a place where Wes Anderson could shoot a movie
My rekommendasien is off the charts! Not a single moment of disappointment.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, SISNE ROVER
P.S. From ABC to Jhinu: 10 hours and 13 minutes (with breaks) In that time, you’ll: — walk 26 km — descend 3250 meters (sorry, knees) — climb 863 meters — burn roughly 2500 calories (if you’re a man, 182 cm...
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