What follows is an article I wrote which was featured in Padayatra Worldwide magazine:
The image was so vivid—autumn leaves spiralling down from the heights of hardwoods. Our eyes were widened to the stark reds, oranges, and yellows. It was captivating. A magical descent. Prettier than snow. Beauty reigned for sure. We saw it also in the lichen, fungi and mushrooms. David sees it in the wild ginger. He forged some for the dhal to be cooked up for later on. For snacks along the trail,
