Stones of Silence: Journeys in the HimalayaOver a period of six years, Dr. Schaller explored the awesome Himalays in order to study the fascinating but increasingly rare wild life of the area and to determine what locations would make good reserves and national parks. Just as the outside influences of the last quarter century are taking their toll of the wildlife of the region, so are they changing the culture of the people who have lived there for centuries. High adventure, introspection, observation, and discovery are a part of this story. |
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... Sherpas told me the actual reason for the defection : the Nepalese New Year was in two days and the porters did not want to miss the festivities . I sent Kancha , the head Sherpa , back to Lam- bagar to find porters , told our cook ...
... Sherpas told me the actual reason for the defection : the Nepalese New Year was in two days and the porters did not want to miss the festivities . I sent Kancha , the head Sherpa , back to Lam- bagar to find porters , told our cook ...
Page 211
... Sherpas and porters participate in the Durga festivities , especially the rakshi , an alcohol brew made from millet . We try some : it tastes like vinegar and dirty dishrag . By morning the downpour has changed to a drizzle , and once ...
... Sherpas and porters participate in the Durga festivities , especially the rakshi , an alcohol brew made from millet . We try some : it tastes like vinegar and dirty dishrag . By morning the downpour has changed to a drizzle , and once ...
Page 251
... Sherpas having returned , Peter can now depart for Jumla on November 18 as planned . He decides against crossing the Kanga La again , and instead plans on an alternate route via Samling and Namdo , a route with three passes , though ...
... Sherpas having returned , Peter can now depart for Jumla on November 18 as planned . He decides against crossing the Kanga La again , and instead plans on an alternate route via Samling and Namdo , a route with three passes , though ...
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