We're back in Kathmandu!

Hi Folks! Happy Tihar! We just got back from our trek and it was fantastic! Words can't describe the beauty of the sights, the magnificence of the mountains, and the strain of hiking over 150 miles up to a height of 5416 meters with huge packs on our backs. We were basically in awe for two and a half weeks straight and now we are enjoying organizing our photos, sharing our stories, and resting our aching bodies. Over the next few days, we will post photos and some short descriptions of our experiences, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, we are back in Kathmandu, enjoying the celebration of Tihar with family and friends. It is a celebration of lights, so the city is beautiful with strings of lights hanging from the houses, shops, and buildings. Children are also lighting off firecrackers everywhere which makes things a bit hectic in an already chaotic city! Needless to say, we are shocked to be back in the city after our cathartic journey through the Himalayas. We really miss everyone at home and hope you are all well. We leave in just over 2 weeks for our India adventure, then back to Nepal for 2 short weeks and on to San Francisco!! Wishing you all well. Enjoy the photos. Love Rachel and Sudhir