October 12, an overcast and hazy day, but at least it was relatively cool.
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| Walking out from Sotikhola |
Sotikhola had suffered some 'quake damage, but all around were signs of repair and rebuilding.
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| Part of the rebuilding work |
After the village the way developed into a steep side valley with evidence of the occasional landslide but generally a good path/track suitable for horses/mules which we saw ferrying goods.
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| Steep path, don't look down |
Sometimes the valley widened out and at these points there were terraces and small houses or villages.
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| Terracing |
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| Walking through rice fields |
The crops seemed to be predominantly rice or millet and made for very picturesque walking.
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| New bridge |
Just after lunch the route would normally have crossed a suspension bridge but this was new and the route we took was down to the river and then back up.
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| Avoiding the bridge |
After six hours of walking we arrived at our destination, Machhakhola (alt. 869m).
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| More earthquake damage in Machhakhola |
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