Yesterday we embarked on a hike through the Himalayan Foothills.  We walked on steep trails covered with rocks, mud, and even snow.  It was about ten miles to the top.  We walked for two hours straight and then stopped at a Chai Tea Shop for lunch.  Then we had the decision to stay there or keep hiking to the top for another three hours.  We met a stray dog, who we named Bear, that followed us all the way to the top of the mountain.  This journey brought a lot new experiences to our group and many girls accomplished peeing in the woods for the first time.  This journey gave us a greater appreciation for the beauty of nature and the villages of India.

-gabby

At the beginning of the hike, many of us (especially me) struggled to up the steep hills. While the incline seemed unbearable at the time, the hike became less physically strenuous as we walked on. We trekked to the midway point which was a cozy little chai shop and stopped to take in the amazing view. At that point half the group stayed, and half of the group continued to the top. Although the path became less steep, we had to maneuver narrow pathways sometimes covered in snow. Overall, even when the hike was physically taxing, it brought the group closer together and it was and unforgettable experience.

-lauren