It is typical to meet people from all walks of life while trekking in the Annapurna region. Just like in real life, some people tend to be nicer, kinder, more authentic and encouraging than others. I was very lucky to have met a policewoman from Singapore. She had been super inspiring. To have her as trekking buddy was pure pleasure. At the very least I was comforted to know that she'll get to the bottom of investigation if something unfortunate had happened to me. Every woman should have a friend like her.
To be honest, I was badly injured because I forgot to carry with me a pair of crampons. Silly me! That's an important lesson to remember if you decide to go for the ABC trek in the future. It's not unusual to experience four seasons within a single day. Himalaya has it's own weather system. Good porter and awesome trekking buddies are so crucial. They are the reason I made it there despite excruciating pain.
Hopping my way down was not exactly fun. When I got to Upper Sinuwa to rest for the day, only then I found out that there was an option to take horse rides after all. In my opinion however, it's cheating and won't be considered trekking if I completed the journey with a horse although the horse was really cute 🤣 I ended up purchasing an apple for the cute horse though.
Another cruel joke I found out was Caucasian people have problems with managing squat toilets especially so if they were dealing with diarrhea and sore thigh simultaneously. If you really hate someone, don't let them know which tea lodge provide seated toilet. I know the answer but it's for you to find out on your own!🤣
The next morning we had to trek from Upper Sinuwa to Jhinu Danda. On the way to Chhomrong, a handsome trekker invited me for an apple pie break. There's a famous German bakery in Chhomrong specializing in apple pies and pastries. This handsome stranger had been ogling me for a bit but knowing that he's a German, I declined because I refused to feel obligated to sleep with someone I just met. He's good looking with perfect physique for sure. Since he smoked like a chimney, he'll most probably die earlier than me 🤣
Upon reaching Jhinu Danda, I immediately took out my clothes for washing. Many trekkers did the same because we couldn't bear wearing smelly stuffs for several days. It rained right after I completed washing my clothes. Perfect timing! Thankfully they had internal area for laundering clothes. We went to the hot spring after the rain stopped. The handsome guy still had not given up hope. I was flattered by his efforts. Too bad! If only I was sluttier and not too obsessed with STDs or medical reports. Nah, I had more important missions in life than boys. Sorry to disappoint!
On the final day, the walk from Jhinu Danda to Kyumi was very pleasant. The scenery was needless to mention, beyond words. If you are still in good shape, please walk as fast as you could or wear longer and tighter socks to avoid leeches. This beautiful stretch is unfortunately filled with blood suckers.
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Cheers,
Wheat