Part of my trek a few weeks ago was visiting small villages who shared their space with us, letting us set up our tents to stay overnight. These villages are remote and not on a typical trekker's path so they don't often see expats. Twice we were welcomed by a full ceremony complete with flowers, tikkas, speeches, thank yous, singing, and dancing. It was fun and awkward and humbling. With no way to communicate with many of the villagers I put all my effort into the most expressive thank you face I could deliver, brought my hands together, and bowed. It's something, putting all your energy into that simple gesture.
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