Taulung(2180) -> Deurali (3200)

We are finally on the direct track to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). We descend the valley sharply the rest of the day is a constant up with sections of as yet unseen steepness. Another dog accompanies us most of the morning. Almost as if sensing what was coming the dog stays behind at the last town before it starts to rain. A fog chases me up the valley.
Some exciting river crossing later we slowly reach Deurali. The fog is now filling the valley like a cup at the same time the temperature starts to drop. Nick goes for a cold shower and returns buzzing. He is disgusted with me when I take the hot bucket option.