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An Annapurna Child by Ryszard Wierzbicki
Children on the road when Trekking in Annapurna Circuit are very curious about every Foreigner passing by. In fact, it is very difficult to meet many kids in the daytime because they have a long hard way too and back from school at midday. So the only chance to meet them is when they return from school or when visiting classes.
Poon Hill Conqueror by Ryszard Wierzbicki
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a circuit in the lower part of the Annapurna Range. The highlight is reaching the summit viewpoint of Poon Hill itself at sunrise and seeing the panoramic views of the famous Annapurna region including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhare, and Manaslu.
A Himalayan Woman Bearer by Ryszard Wierzbicki
Life of women in the Himalayas is not easy at all. In terms of equal access to men's activities, they are almost the same. While trekking, I've seen many times women carrying heavy stuff up to the top. Here I spotted a Woman Bearer of a basket designated to pick up grass from the hills.