Berenthanti. We had a relatively easy walk to this town, and we are at the river's edge. The town surrounds both sides. We stay on the mountain side, not crossing to the side that takes us out of the region and back to civilization soon. Our lodging is rugged by Western standards, but glorious compared to the tea houses along our way up and down the Annapurna Sanctuary trek.
There is a magnificent dinner of my favorite-daal bhat. It is presented on a stainless steel tray, a tasty combination of lentils, rice, and curried vegetables. We sit in a common room around a roaring fire in a circular pit. The guides and porters join us and this is when we give each of them generous tips, gifts, and applause. These guys have been amazing, and I am wholly convinced that in this culture it is a vital part of economy to participate in this type of transaction. It also made all that elevation a lot easier!
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