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Annapurna Nepal, day 9, hike to ice lake

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July 10, 2012


Last Updated November 19, 2018 | 7 Comments

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A sign on the side of a mountain
day 1// day 2// day 3// day 4-6// day 7// day 8We decided to hike up to Ice Lake on the ninth day.
We had already decided to spend a couple of days in Manang,
resting,
eating,
and allowing our bodies adjust to the high altitude.

It was recommended that we hike up to this lake.
the purpose?
push our bodies a little further,
acclimatize a little more,
see how we reacted to the higher altitude.
then go back down,
and allow our bodies to recover.

Besides, the views were suppose to be incredible.

So, we set out.
This time, I carried no weight on my back,
hallelujah
and the now fiance carried just what we needed for the day-
pastries from the “German” bakery, water, and his water purifier.

The ascent to the lake was 1000m.
one thousand meters…
in case you don’t know,
this is a lot to climb up,
and back down,
in one day.
it was, quite literally, straight up.
It took hours.
and hours.

the views, however, were well worth the effort.
the photo below is real.
and does not do justice to the beauty of this Earth.
I am so very blessed to have seen,
with my two eyes,
this overwhelming valley,
surrounded by towering mountains.

After several hours, we made it to the lake.
and evaluated how we felt-
(both very good considering the altitude and exertion)

as we devoured our pastries,
we sat in silence,
looked at what lay before us,
and took it all in.

All day,
throughout the entire hike up,
we had not seen any other people.
We were completely alone with each other.

 
A person standing in front of a mountain

 

A large mountain in the background

 

A view of a mountain

 

A large mountain in the background

 

A view of a snow covered mountain

 

A man standing in front of a mountain

 

A view of a mountain

 

A canyon with a mountain in the background

 

A view of a snow covered mountain

 

A group of people standing on top of a mountain

 

A canyon with a mountain in the background
 

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Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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  1. Jessica Druck says

    July 20, 2012 at 6:16 am

    you're making me want to pack up and get out of here!

    Reply
  2. Milynn luong says

    July 11, 2012 at 11:57 am

    I love hiking. The view is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful pictures by the way!

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  3. Vanisha @ Vanishas Life In...Australia says

    July 11, 2012 at 6:27 am

    These are such breath taking photos! A trip that will stay in your memory forever I'm sure!

    Reply
  4. Amanda @ Life, Experience Needed says

    July 11, 2012 at 5:15 am

    That looks beyond amazing. Thanks for stopping by, following back

    Reply
  5. like store says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    great post

    Reply
  6. The Pink Growl says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    These pictures are goregous!!

    Reply
  7. Jenna says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Incredible! Absolutely and simply gorgeous – must have been amazing to feel like you were the only two people in the world šŸ™‚

    xxx
    Jenna

    Reply

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