点评:The experience was life changing. I won't loose time on trying to give a feedback regarding all the emotion I've felt along the way. Some words instead must be said about my guide: Arjun. I've met Arjun one day before starting trekking and I immediately felt he was seriously passionated about his job. He didn't leave anything behind and from the beginning he was very close and helpful. For instance he wanted to check all my mountaineering gear and make sure I had every peace I needed for the trek: turned out I needed a better down jacket, more socks and one quick dry t-shirt more; he brought me to those sellers he trusted more and rented a down jacket for me (I paid no money, I also have to thank Shree for this). From day 1 Arjun has ALWAYS been on time. He was never late and always had a "good morning" face and friendly words (how'd you sleep, how you feeling, etc). Arjun's experience is big, although he has been doing it for over 16 years you can feel he truly still enjoys the trip so much you wouldn't ever imagine he already accomplished it at least 40 times. One of the most valuable characteristics about Arjun is that he really knows what he's doing: he knows the meds you'd need in case of emergency; he knows EVERY path, shortcut, village, etc; he knows every meaning behind the village's name; he knows what's the best time schedule to follow for you to have the best service (in terms of: arriving on time somewhere; taking a break somewhere nice; waking up at the right time so that you enjoy the trek; etc). He checks the weather and gives you a little briefing during breakfast. THE MOST VALUABLE CHARACTERISTIC about Arjun is that he has a huge network of friendships. He's got every telephone number he needs: from the jeep-guy to the guest house owner; from the tourist bus driver to the taxi service. He really doesn't miss a chance to put you in the position of feeling comfortable and in a safe environment thanks to his network of relationships. He knows most of the native people we met along the way; he knows every tea house guest, every guide, etc. I want to list a couple of annoying things I haven't liked: -I was asked too many times if I wanted ginger tea or milk coffe. I felt like there was some business behind; -I met two Australians trekkers without a guide and became a good friend of them. But for some reason Arjun didn't really want me to stay with them along the way. The schedule was too strict at times apparently for no reason; Arjun will ofter repeat that he wants "to give you the best service": and I think that's exactly what he does. Last but not least I want to list some extra service he did for me with no money requested: -He picked me up at the Kathmandu bus station with his motorbike and brought me to Kathmandu city center; -He (and my porter Uttam) had my food brought to my table every single time; and dishes brought back to the kitchen also; -He gifted me with his map; -He brought me to the Hot Springs; -He bought for me many snacks: from chips to peanuts. For the price I paid (1300$) I was given an extra premium level of service I would never had expected. At the end Arjun is a friend more than a guide. Thank you
翻译:这次经历改变了生活。我不会浪费时间尝试就我一路上感受到的所有情感提供反馈。相反,必须对我的向导阿琼说几句话。在开始徒步旅行的前一天,我遇见了阿琼,我立即感觉到他对自己的工作充满热情。他没有留下任何东西,从一开始他就非常友善和乐于助人。例如,他想检查我所有的登山装备,确保我在徒步旅行中拥有所需的一切安宁:结果我需要一件更好的羽绒服、更多的袜子和一件快干的 T 恤;他带我去了那些他比较信任的卖家那里,给我租了一件羽绒服(我没付钱,这也要感谢Shree)。从第一天起,阿琼就一直准时。他从不迟到,总是带着一张“早上好”的脸和友好的话语(你睡得怎么样,你感觉怎么样,等等)。 Arjun 的经验很丰富,尽管他已经这样做了 16 年多,你可以感觉到他仍然非常享受这次旅行,你无法想象他已经完成了至少 40 次。阿琼最有价值的特征之一是他真正知道自己在做什么:他知道在紧急情况下需要什么药物;他知道在紧急情况下需要什么药物;他知道自己在做什么。他知道每条路、捷径、村庄等等;他知道村名背后的每一个含义;他知道为您提供最好服务的最佳时间表(例如:准时到达某个地方;在不错的地方休息;在正确的时间起床,以便您享受长途跋涉;等等)。他会检查天气并在早餐时向您提供一些简报。阿琼最有价值的特点是他拥有庞大的友谊网络。他有他需要的每一个电话号码:从吉普车司机到宾馆老板;从旅游巴士司机到出租车服务。由于他的关系网络,他确实不会错过任何让您感到舒适和安全的环境的机会。他认识我们一路上遇到的大多数当地人。他认识每一个茶馆的客人,每一个导游,等等。我想列出一些我不喜欢的恼人的事情: - 我被问了太多次是否想要姜茶或牛奶咖啡。我感觉背后有什么事情; -我遇到了两位没有向导的澳大利亚徒步旅行者,并成为了他们的好朋友。但出于某种原因,阿琼并不真正希望我一路上和他们呆在一起。有时,日程安排过于严格,显然是没有原因的。阿琼经常会重复说他希望“为您提供最好的服务”:我认为这正是他所做的。最后但并非最不重要的一点是,我想列出他为我提供的一些免费服务: - 他用摩托车在加德满都公交车站接我,然后带我到加德满都市中心; -他(和我的搬运工乌塔姆)每次都把我的食物送到我的餐桌上;菜品也带回厨房; -他送给我他的地图; -他带我去温泉; -他给我买了很多零食:从薯条到花生。对于我支付的价格(1300 美元),我得到了我从未期望过的额外优质服务。最后,阿琼不仅仅是一位向导,更是一位朋友。谢谢