Manaslu Trek Day 9
Samagaon, 11,100 feet
Acclimatization
This was a rest and acclimatization day. I started the day by myself with a 6:30 am walk to get photos of Mt Manaslu at sunrise. After breakfast, we took a walk to a high lake named Birendra Taal. We ended the day with a walk through the village where we met a local teacher who invited us into his traditional 2-story stone home. This visit was fascinating! He told us that many Nepali people don't like to welcome the foreigners, but that he likes to tell them about their culture. He showed us and taught us many things about how they live. Unfortunately, my camera battery died just before entering his home. When leaving, he offered us each a gift, saying it is their custom to offer something to their guests in this way.
Read MoreAcclimatization
This was a rest and acclimatization day. I started the day by myself with a 6:30 am walk to get photos of Mt Manaslu at sunrise. After breakfast, we took a walk to a high lake named Birendra Taal. We ended the day with a walk through the village where we met a local teacher who invited us into his traditional 2-story stone home. This visit was fascinating! He told us that many Nepali people don't like to welcome the foreigners, but that he likes to tell them about their culture. He showed us and taught us many things about how they live. Unfortunately, my camera battery died just before entering his home. When leaving, he offered us each a gift, saying it is their custom to offer something to their guests in this way.