The start of the proper trekking commenced today with a 6am start. We started with a very steep ascent from 1500m to just below 2600m once we reached the top. The views as always were incredible, and although it was a very tough trek I enjoyed every minute of it. Stopped for lunch at the peak of the pass after 5hours trekking and had pasta salad. Another 3 hours decent and we were at camp where a glass of hot rum punch was waiting for us to warm us up. Was so nic...

Today was the first proper trekking day however was only halve a day proper trekking and the rest of the day was gentle walking. Drove up the mountain to our trekking starting point and trekked up hill for an hour then back down hill. At the top of the peak the views were incredible and i was lucky to see an Indian griffin vulture soaring above me quite close. After our morning of trekking we visited another Tibetan monastery with an amazing gold Buddha inside. A...

After the transfer to Bir we settled into our rooms and walked over to the local village where the Buddhist monastery was holding a holy Sunday ceremony. It was fascinating to watch - they had drums and chants and holy water flicked all over the place and prayers being repeated over and over. During the end they offered holy water, whisky, fruit, bread and bottled juice as an offering from God. They even offered chewing gum and packets of noodles. It was brillian...

At the Moon Peak Internet cafe for breakfast this morning and my omelette was the best in the world! I also had Lycee juice too which I wasn't expecting to be so good but it's really refreshing. Been for a fantastic walk up the mountain to a waterfall. The views were absolutely phenomenal. Never seen views as beautiful in my life. It was a 2hour walk there and back and we are now at another Internet restaurant having some lunch. Transfer to Bir later which take...

Had another lovely traditional Indian meal. Best I have ever tasted. Had 2 beers and had chance to try a bit of Indian tobacco. Sat under the stars with my roommate Lisa and had a lovely chilled out talk about life. A local black dog made her bed cuddled next to me, I named her Nero. Beautiful friendly dog she was. Was also nice to bond with a fellow trekker. I think we will definitely stay in touch in the future. It's 11:30pm now so time for bed. As I lay in bed...