I thought I would write about our trek that I thought would be the highlight of our trip. It was not, for a couple of reasons. One of course was that we did not complete the trek as planned, but still one section - the Likir-Yawnthang piece was quiet grueling, considering that we had never done high altitude treks, and in fairly cold conditions ever before. I am tempted to come back and do a bigger, tougher one, but I am sobered by my fitness to not want to brag about that possibility. Our guide of course was very encouraging - he wants me to come back for the 8-day Marka Valley trek next summer. Insha Allah! So here I am writing not about our trek but about two people who epitomize the spirit of India in general and of the Ladakhis specifically. Tashi has been our driver for this trip, ferrying us around Ladakh in his Xylo including to our trek drop off and pick up points. Probably 30, he is lean, tall, and with chiseled features. He is from Nubra Valley up north, hundred kilo...