una got to the computer first. again. but it ok, i was buying a yak blanket... its the warmest comfiest thing ive ever owned i think, and reminds me of all the giggling nepali women who are all so beautiful. the houses in the himalayas are crazily perched just under the sky in places we couldnt believe. and now i understand the talent of sherpas who carried most of hillary's equipment up everest - they are so strong because thay have to carry everything slung on their backs for about 2 days up steep steep steps - we saw them carry door frames, blankets and curtains, a dozen chickens and even a fridge!!
now we're just floating about pokhara admiring our newly acquired calf muscles. buff!