Winter in Ladakh

The weather is warming up - much warmer overall than the winter I experienced here two years ago. That winter ladakh hit an all time low record average of -30 C. The clear blue skies has let some incredible wildlife show their elusive selves to our eyes. The other day when hiking up SECMOL mountain to tie flags for Ryan, the rare golden eagle soared only a few meters above my head. In a few days we shall be heading to Nubra valley to a village only recently opened up to tourists due to its proximity to the Line of Control. All of the SECMOL Himalayan students shall be joining us as we take the journey over Kardung-la, the highest motorable road in the world, to celebrate the spring equinox in a village of mixed Bon/Muslim faith.