Fortunately, an old local woman came to our rescue and broke the walnuts open in a second. Taken near Lake Khecheopalri in Sikkim.
We were invited into a home in a village outside of Yuksom in Sikkim. Notice the traditional set up of the cooking area. It looks as if it is made from mud/clay. Impressive.
A peaceful village in the hills above Lake Khecheopalri in Sikkim.