Annapurna Sanctuary

..This is Jum, our porter, standing in the grounds of the Australian Camp. Immediately behind is Machhapuchhre with Annapurna IV and II to the right.

 In the valley of the Modi Khola approaching Landruk. Annapurna South in background.

 Enroute from Landruk to Chomrong, almost down to the Modi Khola.

 Views across to the other side, Jhinudanda partway up and Chomrong at the top of hill to the right of picture.

Crossing the Modi Khola on the longest swing bridge - 127 steps.

Some of the rice paddies across the valley.

Looking down from the path up to Chomrong. Blue roofs of Jhinudanda below and the Modi Khola along the valley floor.

Machhapuchhre at sunset on Christmas Eve from Chomrong.

 There were lots of these little resting places at the top of steep runs. Just the right height to put the pack on.

 Looking up the valley from Sinuwa.

 This arrangement of poles,stones, mud and grass was to provide a pathway round a rocky bluff.

 And another of the bridges! Who knew what was beneath.

 The path from Bamboo to Dovan, climbing but only slightly.

 Above Dovan we really started to climb.

 Icy waterfalls on the valley wall opposite above Dovan

 And more track, near Himalayan Hotel

 This is known as Hinku Cave and is not far below Deurali.

The path down to the river below Hinko Cave

 Preparing to cross the river....

Upward and onward on the final scramble to Deurali. We got lots of comments about our age and this Japanese man decided he needed a picture with me.

 The lodge at Deurali-

....... and the view from the terrace.

 Views of the river above Deurali.

 Looking back down the valley from above Deurali.

 Avalanche debris below Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

 Checking with others who had been with us but travelled on ahead and were now returning. Just below MBC.

 MBC- the same height as Mt Cook.

 Looking back down the path from MBC

 These are all views ahead as we trekked on towards Annapurna Base Camp.

 Some of the delightful scenery on the way.

 ABC at last 4100m!!!

 Views from behind base camp..

 ......at sunset.

 Sun rising behind Machhapuchhre the next morning.

 Daphne- which scented our way in the lower regions.