a Journey

the aches are worst today. I hope they are NOT going to get progressively worst :

Mountain Ranges @ 700. I staggered uphill again for this view, but it was worth it to be able to live in a picture.

 

 

 

So small compared to the sheer majesty of Nature.

 

 

 

treacherous steps leading up... and down... and up... and down... and up... and...

 

 

 

we thought this was the peak... but we climbed another 40m more.

 

 

 

 If you look closely, you'll see padlocks on the metal chain rail behind us. Apparently the local couples come all the way up to lock their padlocks around these metal chains as a symbol of a long-lasting relationship. Oh well, I saw a bicycle lock, so I guess some couples like to travel light up the mountain instead of lugging the actuall metal bar around ;p

 

 

my darling Sherpa and photographer :: Zhq :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

how the Chinese peeps managed to carve stone steps into rocks like these simply amaze me