Manali

We are having trouble making a connection here - on
> a very slow connection inManali (at the base of the
> Himalayas). All is going well. We are adjusting to
> life in India and of course out here - away from the
> congestion, poverty, and pollution of the big cities
> - this is a great place to become familiar - though
> of course you can never let your guard down. People
> hassle you less here but it still happens and one is
> learning all the time.
> The food has been great and we are enjoying the
> mountains. We are going up to a pass tomorrow with
> an aussie and 2 brits. It will be great. It is a
> 4-wheel drive and then we have a guide to make a
> fairly short walk to a lake (Rohtang Pass - if you
> can find that Jenny.
> We are planning onn spending most of the coming week
> here. We may go on a 3 or 4 day trek depending on
> how it works out tomorrow with this company. Also
> may do a couple of short hikes here and enjoy the
> town and scenery and our hotel room with a balcony
> of polished wood looking out at the mountains.
> After Manali, we expect to go on to Dharamsala.
> Will write again depending upon getting a better
> connection - probably next week.
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