Sunrise on Mt Manaslu

This is the 8th highest peak in the world, located in Nepal. The peak is 8,163 meters (26,781 ft).

Sunrise at Samagaon

Mani Stones and Buddha

The circular stone here has 6 sections, one for each syllable of "om mani padme hum."

Mani Stone

Mani stones are stone plates, rocks and/or pebbles, inscribed with the six syllabled mantra, Om mani padme hum, hence the name "Mani stone".

Stacked Stones

Since this was a layover day, we went for a short walk to Birendra Taal Lake.

Carrying Firewood

These women were gathering wood above the lake.

Firewood Baskets and Yaks

Basket Full of Wood

This is Birendra Taal Lake..

Yak in Birendra Taal

Children at the Door

Three children were waiting upstaris while mom milked the cow below.

Milking the Cow

Samagaun Home

The home we visited was just like this one. There was one large, windowless room behind the entrance room you see. That room had no windows, a wood-burning stove, and a lone light bulb in the ceiling.