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Terraced Farm Plots

Despite the fact that these "hills" in the Himalaya crest over 10,000 feet, small villages dot the valleys and locals have literally etched their presence into, and their livings out of, the local landscape. Besides the terraced farming, I'm blown away by the strung wiring. The widest footpath in this area could support two fully laden donkeys side-by-side. But not a vehicle, equipment, etc. The human factor in engineering, installing, and stringing the power through this valley is incredible.

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Uploaded on June 30, 2006
Taken on September 30, 2005