Better late than never?

Life's been a little hectic around Bangladesh lately. That and since my camera was broken I had to get these from my housemate, they're a little late. I might add some more from housemate Nate as well at a later time. All the credit for the following pictures goes to Daniel Thomas.

In the background is probably Kangchenjunga which is the world's third highest mountain at 28,169 feet. If I am correct about this being Kangchenjunga (say that 3 times quickly, I dare you) then we are about 50 miles from it in this picture. The point being is that it's still absolutely huge.

We figure that the spot we were standing on for these views was right around 12,000 feet high. Not bad when you consider that the locals would call it a hill and not a mountain.

Yeah, it's the same mountain in 3 straight pictures, get over it.

I would just like to point out that there are still cows at 10,000 feet.

Sandakphu to Phalut ridge hike is definitely a recommended hike. The entire trip is one scenic view after another. (When you aren't in the clouds that is.) Also, we had several encounters with groups of 2 or 3 local shepherd boys playing soccer near very steep hills. One would have to be very careful not to lose a ball over the edge.

We all got sunburns and we all came up with our own way of trying to protect ourselves on our last day. We all also managed to look pretty silly doing this.

They buried me under about 5 or 6 blankets to help me warm back up when I had hypothermia. The bucket was for just in case I threw up because I was nauseous as well.

I also talked to Grandma B this morning. She's found the strength and steadiness of hand to start quilting again. It gives her something to do to pass the time but she's afraid she'll run out of quilting to do. It also seems like some of the treatments she has received are starting to work. She hasn't had to be given platelets for several days and has stopped having nose bleeds. I guess her doctor was even talking to her about what point things would have to reach for her to return to the nursing home. She's not out of the woods yet but she seems to be heading that direction. Thank you to anyone who might have seen my earlier post and prayed for her.