Chhomrung onwards sees the most amazing views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South, the peaks appearing magical and mystical as they disappear through the clouds. Though the walking is tough, the mountains share their natural energy and the trek is both exhilarating and exhausting.Duerali is a quiet night, filled with the special sounds of nature- crickets, distant flowing water and wind rushing through trees... a perfect accompaniment to a sound night's sleep. 
The morning sees us make for Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC), knowing that the day will be one of the toughest yet with a 1200m increase in altitude- tough climbing. But the views that afternoon and evening are spectacular, and we even get a ringside seat just as the moon rises over Machhapuchhre and the sun bathes the uppermost peaks with a deep orange glow.
The morning sees us make for Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC), knowing that the day will be one of the toughest yet with a 1200m increase in altitude- tough climbing. But the views that afternoon and evening are spectacular, and we even get a ringside seat just as the moon rises over Machhapuchhre and the sun bathes the uppermost peaks with a deep orange glow.
I have a special affinity with the moon, so it's a special privilege to watch it rise in such a sublime setting- truly humbling. A memory amongst a thousand others which is indelibly fossilised upon the consciousness.
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