Description

The day started well with a brightness from the north. It had rained persistently on canvas in the night, but normal light fluffy clouds now surrounded the high snow clad peaks. The sandy campsite was thankfully not that dusty now. Occasional clusters of rag-dressed Bihari road workers were strolling to their day’s work place, in advance of hot, toxic tar fumes their air would be clean and fresh. We breakfasted on porridge with all the usual additions, fruit, nuts honey, and then broke camp in an optimistic mood, feeling fit.