Fun break before a hard trek

After very long flights, overnight bus rides, and a chance to get started on our work we had a very welcome day off at the Chitwan National Forest. The elephant ride was unforgettable, as well as the dugout canoe ride, complete with crocodile sightings! The biggest challenge of the trip would come the following day...


Location: Pokhara, Nepal

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