Decision against Basecamp A.B.C.

Since Tatopani, which means the last 5 days, the designation hiking trail should be changed to staircase. On my hiking map, the individual meters of altitude of the villages are listed... but what is in between is concealed. Constant descents to the valley, only to climb 400-500 meters in altitude again. So in the last 5 days, I have covered 815, 875, 987, 783, and 703 meters in altitude once. Keep in mind, it's only 5 to 9 kilometers and almost exclusively stairs. And certainly not regular, beautiful and even steps. NOOOOOOO huge distances that are not intended to spare the thighs. All those who have climbed up to the 5th floor in my Berlin apartment, that was NOTHING yet!!!

I have been walking towards the Basecamp for two days now and I keep meeting people who have been up there. Everyone tells the same story: these stairs are torture!! Okay, the decision has definitely been made: the Basecamp is cancelled.

Downhill in Jhinu, I treat myself to a rest day at the hot springs. Not as big of an attraction as Tatopani, but much nicer. The pool is located right by the river and the water temperature is a pleasant 27 degrees. Plus, there is nice company, all talking about their exhausting 8-10 days. When I have to share my experiences, they are quite amazed. There are hardly any more trekkers in this region who have completed the Thorung La Pass. Therefore, I receive a lot of recognition. This is the good life - warm bathtub, shower, and balm for the soul :)

In the afternoon, it rains incessantly, so I can lounge in bed without feeling guilty. And because I did so incredibly little today, I treat myself to a mega portion of overly sweet chocolate pudding for dinner. But that's exactly what my body needed. I eat once again in the family's living room, so I also find out that the children got a little bowl of pudding. And they clearly enjoy it :)