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We hiked up hill for 45 minutes

in wetsuits and bouyancy aids to the base of a
massive waterfall, where we were given a safety
briefing before starting our descent down the
canyon. There were whoops of joy, screams of
terror and a few tears along the way, but after
numerous slides, lowers, leaps and prayers we all
made it, safe and excited, back to the bottom.

The next day was one of rest and an opportunity
to explore the town of Pokhara, albeit for a short
time, before we hit the road again and headed for
the Kali Gandaki, one of the holiest rivers in the
country. The water was colder and more powerful
and the rapids were definitely bigger and harder
than the Seti. The crux of the trip were the two
rapids, Big Brother and Little Brother. Both had
the group out on the side inspecting and
deciding whether to paddle, raft or walk around,
which took some time!

bigger and harder than the Seti
The water was colder and more powerful
and the rapids were definitely

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