Spring and autumn is the honey collection season for Nepalese. Nepalese have a hard task collecting honey as the comb it’s often bedded at the cliff. The honey collectors risk their life in the deep forest at the Himalayan region for this daily task. For fear of bee stink, they dangle themselves in mid air risking their life daily to exchange their 3 meals.
By courtesy of zj.sina.com.cn
Collectors make use of smokes and noises to chase the bees away from their comb.
By courtesy of zj.sina.com.cn
The giant Himalayan wild bees built their nest on the cliff a few hundreds meter above ground.
By courtesy of lvmama.com
Collectors make use of the self-made rope, and use a simple gear like a wooden stick to plug the comb down. This is the time the bees started their attack to protect their boundary. But the experienced collectors would stay calm and steady not to agitate the bees further.
Nice thoughts about cherishing our jobs. It’s Thanksgiving here in the states, which is harvest time so this post is appropriate on many levels. Happy Thanksgiving Sydney!
this is really a heart-touched sharing…as I look at those worn-off faces…their determination and willingness…I must say…they are really the hero of their own family and people…
imagining..
a father to family…
a brother and son…risking their life…
how life has been so kind to us..and I should say again and again..thanked God we are blessed.
thank you Sydney,,,this is a very eye and heart opening posting…I learned something here 🙂
Sydney Fongresponded:
November 22, 2012 at 10:10 am
thanks, this is the spirit of Add grain on earth, I am glad you like it ! after reading the article, I thought I should share this with the world, but never expect you guys love it so much. Thanks once more!
Fantastic blog… and I agree, as I tell my children, “a job is better than NO job so try not to complain”. This is beautifully written and explained with great pictures!
HI, I am thrilled to have found your blog. This makes getting honey from my grandpa’s hives look like a walk in the park . Thanks for sharing, reading my blog, and for being the most polite person. 🙂
Tina Jovanovic Chronicles of Serbia
AddGrainOnEarth 
November 22, 2012 at 12:32 am
My word. That is one scary job. Makes one feel all the more blessed with what we have.
November 22, 2012 at 12:42 am
yes, we are all blessed with a proper job! should cherish more than just complain. 🙂
November 22, 2012 at 1:31 am
…….Cool images………it’s what they do…..thank you.
November 22, 2012 at 10:19 am
thank you! 🙂
November 22, 2012 at 1:54 am
Wow, very interesting story – speaks loudly as to what people will and have to do for work.
November 22, 2012 at 10:23 am
I can’t speak loud! is good that we share and pass on, extend our thought of this kind and pitiful souls.cheers! 🙂
November 22, 2012 at 2:09 am
How interesting and what brave collectors.
November 22, 2012 at 10:19 am
they are the real fighter in reality! not superman or spiderman!
November 22, 2012 at 2:10 am
Sydney – You educate me with every post!
November 22, 2012 at 10:17 am
Thanks! your heart warm compliments!
November 22, 2012 at 2:27 am
impressive
November 22, 2012 at 10:16 am
thanks! 🙂
November 22, 2012 at 3:51 am
Nice thoughts about cherishing our jobs. It’s Thanksgiving here in the states, which is harvest time so this post is appropriate on many levels. Happy Thanksgiving Sydney!
November 22, 2012 at 10:15 am
thanks! Martin. ( forgive me if you I call name wrongly) 🙂
November 22, 2012 at 5:00 am
Wow! I read about it once,tough job!
November 22, 2012 at 10:13 am
yes, who are they? they are the cliff hanger!
November 22, 2012 at 7:11 am
this is really a heart-touched sharing…as I look at those worn-off faces…their determination and willingness…I must say…they are really the hero of their own family and people…
imagining..
a father to family…
a brother and son…risking their life…
how life has been so kind to us..and I should say again and again..thanked God we are blessed.
thank you Sydney,,,this is a very eye and heart opening posting…I learned something here 🙂
#love to see the pictures though…
November 22, 2012 at 10:10 am
thanks, this is the spirit of Add grain on earth, I am glad you like it ! after reading the article, I thought I should share this with the world, but never expect you guys love it so much. Thanks once more!
November 22, 2012 at 8:34 am
Wow! What a hard job to have, they must be very determined! Makes me feel more blessed of what I’ve got!
November 22, 2012 at 10:06 am
yes, we must be blessed, even though we are monkey and rabbit!
November 22, 2012 at 10:34 am
That looks like a very dangerous and scary job.
November 22, 2012 at 10:56 am
it is! it is a honored and respectable souls!
November 22, 2012 at 11:17 am
Truly courageous and remarkable. “Bravery never goes out of fashion. “ William Makepeace Thackeray
November 22, 2012 at 6:22 pm
thanks, and thanks for your compliments!
November 22, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Great post. Very interesting and educational to me. Thanks for sharing a,
November 22, 2012 at 6:22 pm
you are welcome! 🙂
November 22, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Fantastic blog… and I agree, as I tell my children, “a job is better than NO job so try not to complain”. This is beautifully written and explained with great pictures!
November 22, 2012 at 9:54 pm
thank you, thank you so much! 🙂
November 23, 2012 at 2:05 am
Wow interesting , this looks so dangerous and scary, wha tthey do for honey! Bet it is very tasty honey!
November 23, 2012 at 10:02 am
thanks! 🙂
November 24, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Makes us realize how safe and simple our jobs are… Thanks for sharing. 🙂
November 24, 2012 at 8:32 pm
you are welcome ! and thanks for stopping by!
December 2, 2012 at 7:35 pm
HI, I am thrilled to have found your blog. This makes getting honey from my grandpa’s hives look like a walk in the park . Thanks for sharing, reading my blog, and for being the most polite person. 🙂
Tina Jovanovic Chronicles of Serbia
December 2, 2012 at 9:44 pm
You are most welcome Tina! I love Blogging, I hope you does too! so let move on together and pick up together! 🙂
January 23, 2013 at 9:01 am
great images. i learned something new :). thanks for sharing.
January 23, 2013 at 9:32 am
You are welcome! Come more often, I got plenty of seats here! 🙂
Have a great day!
January 23, 2013 at 9:43 am
haha, duly noted