My little mountain expedition had not been difficult to organize. I had opted for a route considered easy compared to the usual ones in the Himalayas: it would have lasted five days, and it would not have taken me higher than ten thousand feet. Most importantly, it would have offered me unforgettable views of the Annapurna massif. I left with a guide…

My memories of the Kathmandu Valley, before it was devastated by the 2015 earthquake:

My Himalayan adventure started in Pokhara, a picturesque Nepalese town on the shores of a wide crystalline lake at the foot of the Annapurna massif. One afternoon, I took a walk along the waterfront. From the promenade, I could admire the colorful wooden boats that lined the shore among blooming water lilies. Beyond the lake, I could see the mountains,…