October 11, 2026
After several days of rain, we were delighted to wake up to a forecast of clear skies. With the magnificent Fishtail Peak rising behind us, we did our morning stretches surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. We hit the trail at 8:00 a.m.
The trail began with a series of descents and climbs before turning into a long, continuous ascent. Along the way, we passed a Buddhist stupa and admired lush valleys and terraced rice fields carved into steep hillsides, a testament to the hard work of local farmers.
We also saw damage from recent floods and landslides, including sections of trail and suspension bridges that had been relocated or rebuilt.
We stopped for lunch at Elysium Guest House and Restaurant. With the weather finally cooperating, we chose to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful mountain views while eating.
Around 4:00 p.m., we arrived at Hotel Chino in Lower Sinuwa, our destination for the night. From this point onward, all accommodations would have shared bathrooms. Fortunately, we still had a private room, hot shower and WiFi.
At the guesthouse, I asked the owner if there was a wood-burning stove where I could dry my wet clothes. He led me to a small shed perched on the edge of a steep slope, where a kettle was heating over a pit fire. He stretched an electrical wire across the shed for me to hang my clothes, then disappeared into a corner.
Curious, I went over to see what he was doing and discovered that he was caring for a newborn puppy. He even showed the little puppy to one of our friends, who loves dogs.
Unfortunately, the fire didn’t produce enough heat to dry my clothes. By the time I needed to retrieve them, it was already dark. I was uneasy about walking back to the shed near the steep drop in the darkness, so one of our porters kindly retrieved them for me.
It was another memorable experience along the trek, reminding me that the kindness of local people and unexpected encounters were just as much a part of the adventure as the hiking itself.
Today’s trek covered approximately 7 miles (11.3 km), with a cumulative elevation gain of 2,362 feet (720 m). The scenery was spectacular, but the steep climbs made it one of our most demanding days so far. We were relieved to finally reach Lower Sinuwa.
2026年10月11日
经历了连续几天的阴雨天气，今天早上终于迎来了晴朗的天气预报。以壮丽的鱼尾峰（Fishtail Peak）为背景，队友们在美丽的景色中做晨间拉伸运动。早上8点，我们正式出发。
今天的山路一开始便是不断的上坡和下坡，随后变成一段漫长而持续的爬升。沿途经过一座佛塔，欣赏了青翠的山谷和依山而建的层层梯田。这些开垦在陡峭山坡上的稻田，让我们不禁感叹当地农民的辛勤劳动。一路上，我们还看到近期洪水和山体滑坡留下的痕迹，有些路段和吊桥已经被迫改道或重新修建。
中午，我们在 Elysium Guest House and Restaurant 停下来吃午饭。难得天气晴朗，我们选择坐在户外，一边享用午餐，一边欣赏周围美丽的山景。
下午4点左右，我们抵达当天的目的地——下锡努瓦（Lower Sinuwa），入住 Hotel Chino。从这里开始，沿途住宿都需要使用公共卫生间。幸运的是，我们仍然拥有一间独立客房，热水淋浴和WiFi。
在客栈里，我问老板有没有烧柴火的炉子，可以帮我烘干湿透的衣服。他带我来到一间建在陡峭山坡边缘的小棚屋，里面燃着柴火，上面架着一只烧水壶。老板拉起一根电线，让我把衣服挂在上面烘干，随后便走到棚屋的另一角落。
出于好奇，我走过去看看他在忙什么，原来他正在照顾一只刚出生不久的小狗。他还特意把小狗抱出来，给我们团里一位特别喜欢狗的朋友看。
可惜炉火的热量不够，衣服始终没能烘干。等到需要取衣服时，天已经黑了。想到棚屋就在陡峭的山坡边缘，我不太敢摸黑再走过去，最后还是一位背夫热心地帮我把衣服取了回来。
这也是徒步途中一段有趣的小插曲。除了沿途的自然风光和体力上的挑战，当地人的友善与这些意想不到的经历，同样为旅程增添了难忘的回忆。
今天的徒步距离约为7英里（11.3公里），累计爬升2,362英尺（720米）。虽然沿途风景壮丽，但陡峭的上坡让这一天成为迄今为止最具挑战性的行程之一。终于抵达下锡努瓦时，大家都松了一口气。