KT2020 You seem to have been confused about the location and situation of Chhairo and the refugee camp. The village of Chhairo is south of Marpha and the refugee camp, amongst apple orchards. Coming from Marpha, you crossed the footbridge and the first thing you see is the Chhairo Tibetan refugee camp - still inhabited by about 200 people, many of whom have souvenir shops in Marpha. The land was given to the refugees by families of Chhairo, and the buildings are all made of stone and whitewashed, and enclosed by a boundary wall. Right next to the refugee camp is Chhairo gompa, the first Nyingma gompa established in Mustang. You can then turn off for the path to Chimang, or carry on along the river and you will pass the derelict concrete buildings which are said to have been used by Kuomintang groups. Eventually you reach Chhairo, where there is a small school with a large chorten outside, but the village is now barely inhabited.

patrick Hey you four Rhummy-Pros! Thanks for the information about the temperature. We reached the pass 10minutes after sunrise. The ladies felt so cold and we couldnt figure out how cold it was. Now we know... Sadly, you didnt see the snowprints of a naked guy running around on the top... cheers

John q Great memories made. Sounds like the trip has been all you hoped for and more!

Jan Thomson What a great trip! No mention of the Yak Butter Tea we had to drink. Safe travels home

Marie John on the owner's motorbike, looking at another place to stay? Gosh that's familiar! Enjoy these last few days and McVet, hope you're better soon. :)

Rhonda Just wondering if there is going to be any shaving going on before you all come home?

Chris Williams what a bunch of tight asses. Live a little boys!

Johanna We'll guys, well done. At great achievement! We're in Dubai on way home. Under believability hot, hot, hot .....

Dave A quiet, rainy day in Auckland today - so what better to do than enjoy your blogs and photos from afar. Fabulous. Though I am a little concerned .... about these two German girls that seem to be following you - or you them? No photos of them yet (that I can find) so maybe just hallucinations and another effect of altitude! Crices cake looked real enough.

Dave Great effort guys. Enjoying the posts very much.

Colleen sayer I am so enjoying following your blog. What memories you are making. Colleen( and Russ)

Katie Well done! Loving the blog - makes me and Joe want to be back there! Enjoy:)

Marie So the Annapurna Four have reached Thorung La. Congratulations guys!! Awesome, and the blogs are fantastic. Enjoy the downhill adventure and beers on the way.

J&K Bravo team, from camp Oz......enjoy the journey home and an odd beer or 10.........we are gearing up with head scarf in place and fashionable attire covering up all and sundry ready for Persia..catcha in June and safe journey back to the Land of the Long White cloud - The Cato Clan