The Porters

The porters in Nepal can carry incredible amounts of weight, sometimes more than their own weight.

Many porters carry over 70 pounds in sandals or bare feet for a fee of  $5 - $10 a day. 

              

         

                   

 

                 

The porter above carried my bag one day.  The traditional way to carry is with a basket and a sling around the forehead.  I tried it and could not even lift it up.

 

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