Around each switchback, another equally steep switchback appeared, but eventually I saw the view that pulled my mind upward even while my legs were saying: "Your an idiot!"  

Look closely at the top of the switchbacks and you will see the Yak train led by the Yak that objected to being photographed -  something about a bad hair day.  I saw the benefit in always hugging the mountain side when the Yaks were passing.  Better to be shoved into the mountain side than down a level or two.