Khare. Finally, sunny weather. Light-footed and lighthearted climb. Mountains to the left and right. Beautiful view. Closer to the sky. Blessed. Reaching Khare at 4900 amsl. The snow is melting. Brown, green, and grey colors replace the white. Great days.
Up to Mera La (5415 amsl) and back again to Khare. First impression of what climbing of the Mera Peak would be like in the next two following days. Yet, "Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was." (Dag Hammarskjold) Satisfaction and gratefulness. Babysteps. Transformation: Of what kind? New horizons. Becoming one with nature. Marvelous moments. "Nature is so powerful, so strong. Capturing its essence is not easy - your work becomes a dance with light and weather. It takes you to a place within yourself." (Annie Leibowitz)