Tag: himalaya

Silent Roar: Searching for the Snow Leopard (Movie)

Netflix description: “… gripping installment from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Nature. Silent Roar: Searching for the Snow Leopard is an intimate portrait of the striking, elusive snow leopard of the Himalayas.” (2006) My thoughts… While distinctly uninspired as a documentary, the subject matter is visually so stunning that I was riveted. I probably looked mentally feeble as I watched: every fifteen seconds or so, my jaw would drop, I’d wag my head and I’d […]

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Himalaya (Movie)

Netflix description: “As the denizens of a Tibetan village prepare for their arduous annual trek to exchange salt for grain, the community’s allegiances are split between aging chieftain Tinle and rebellious young Karma. Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man’s power.” My thoughts… The first part of the movie careened toward cliché with its predictable plot and characters, but fortunately it evolved into a […]

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Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya (Book)

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(Eighth edition, October 2001) Book description… “Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Machhapuchhare, Makalu – a roll call of inspiration awaits trekkers in the Nepal Himalaya. Discover its famous peaks and unique culture in this authoritative guide by one of the region’s most experiences trekkers.” My thoughts… At first I didn’t like it because I the layout is clunky to peruse, and I wasn’t able to visualize the treks without more photos. But the more I look through […]

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