Lower Dolpo trek, Nepal

Our first 17000+ ft pass and more sleep at 14000+ ft. Woke up to 1/4-1/2 inch of snow at the camp. At the summit great view of the Himalayas to the NE and surprise, some Snow Leopard prints. A rocky hike down from the summit to our next base camp at 14K+ft and of course rain again with a snowy mix. We would seek shelter at the local tea house / family residence, where we were welcomed with "Rexi" or Bah which is local alcohol from a still. It reminds me of watered down Vodka. We sipped Rexi and shared a corner with a two day old lamb, while the family made Dhedo for dinner. Dhedo is a dough made from Wheat Flour and boiling water. Once of a doughy consistency it is severed with a chutney made from red peppers. The wild flowers at this altitude are beautiful. We were also made aware of the mushrooms at this altitude and how they grow. They are like no other mushrooms in that there growth requires and insect larvaeWeiterlesen