Friday, May 6, 2011

Creatures of the Himalayas

the Nepali Himalayas are known for their epic vistas, quaint mountain villages, famous trekking routes and diverse wildlife. the most infamous and legendary of all, the 12 foot tall half human, half ape Himalayan Yeti. On our quest to prove the legends true and take the first ever photo of a Yeti, we came across some beautiful creatures.

Apparently only Avi and Cassie realized we were on a Yeti Expedition. Deepak, Maila and Amandine play it cool.
Many species of hawks, eagles and vultures soar high above
the Himalayan yak dominates the lands
Like the jungle rhino, yaks are cool from a distance...
And a little scary up close! Luckily, Cassie survived this close encounter.
Fellow trekkers Ginger and Clay join us for a few days
A local woman with her Buddhist prayer beads
Forgot your light-weight, aluminum, shock- resistant trekking pole? Don't worry, this guy can whittle you a new one... with his sword.
Sweet faces of the Himalayas
Receiving directions to the Yeti cave from the locals
Even in the high Himalayas marching bands take to the streets to celebrate life
While Cassie took a break from the Yeti hunt to search for monkeys,
Avi set out to hunt for the rare Himalayan Cassie!
Deepak exhibits unusual behavior after applying sunscreen for the first time in his life!
And then we found it, the king of the Himalayas. Search complete.

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