Himalayan Quest

In Himalayan Quest, city-dweller Pearl Hong Chen recounts the time she mustered the courage to trek a thousand kilometres to the roof of world. All it took was one step after another. In this spirited travel diary, Chen's anecdotes are supplemented by candid photos of the people, places, and landscapes she encountered along the way.Trekking a Thousand Kilometres Across Nepal Walking is a posture, a way of self-cultivation and a way of life. It is a state of physical and spiritual freedom that anyone can achieve if their natural instincts are sincere and forthright. Pearl is a city girl, living a hectic life in one of China's most bustling cities. She thought herself incapable of walking a thousand kilometres to the roof of world. When asked how she mustered the courage to complete this great journey, she replies that she just took one step after another before eventually reaching her destination. No courage is needed in taking just a single step.