Today we travelled from Koshi Tappu to Chitwan.The staff from Koshi Camp all came to wave us goodbye includung the lady who washed our clothes, it was really rather sweet. I think I would have liked to stay longer and just hung out in the gardens there.However ee travelled by bus and I think the … Continue reading Nepal 5, The Bone Shaker
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Nepal 4, Koshi and Jadi River Region
Just so you know I have few days resting so I'm able to catch up on my blog so your getting a number of posts now but, its likey to dry up again as our bird watching days are exhausting and about 11 hours long. We have a few more left before Dad goes home. … Continue reading Nepal 4, Koshi and Jadi River Region
Nepal 3, Barju Taal at Koshi Tappu
Our first outing was to a large wetland area Barju Taal a wetland with a natural lake in a rural area and a part of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Travelling in a jeep convoy, we stopped to walk for a while.The water was festooned with lily's, water hyacith and a purple aquatic flower convolvulus like. … Continue reading Nepal 3, Barju Taal at Koshi Tappu
Nepal 2, The Terai
Heading off to the Terai with a group of bird watchers is a thing to behold. I do wonder what the collective term for bird watchers is? A 'Twitch' of bird watcher's maybe? They completely monopolised the only window in departures 'birding' furiously (Is that even a verb?) We had quite a few people trying … Continue reading Nepal 2, The Terai
Nepal 1, Namaste
Where to start! I better explain that the first two weeks are with a company called Nature Trek and its a guided bird watching tour. I enjoy bird watching but nothing like my dad. He has been all over the world looking at birds and wildlife. Anyway on with the show. At Heathrow airport we … Continue reading Nepal 1, Namaste
Nepal? Why Nepal?
Why Nepal? Well why not? Its a desirable destination after all! That's where I'm off to right now. Actually this trip has a lot to do with the the town of Aldershot in the North of Hampshire and "Home of the British Army". Its maybe not such a desirable destination but this is in part … Continue reading Nepal? Why Nepal?
The Travelling Bee
I'm mostly a lone traveller and this is my journal. I'm female and in my 60's with an interest in....... Everything! Over the last few years of traveling and adventures this blog has allowed me to share my experiences on the hoof with friends, family and a few others. Ive learned a lot, especially about … Continue reading The Travelling Bee
Coast 12 – The Nudist
I didnt sleep that well, I woke once or twice in the night, I looked out once to see stars and then was woken at around 6 by a dozy Bumble Bee bashing the side of the tent! I had my breakfast that consisted of a cereal bar and water, enough to get going with.I … Continue reading Coast 12 – The Nudist
Coast 11 – An Enid Blyton Adventure
Heaving the pack on this morning was a trial, meandering Bournmouth was even more so!It is a green town and I'm sure its a lovely place to live but, like I alluded to yesterday, it has an underworld. What I felt yesterday afternoon I saw this morning. Two men sat on a bench having their … Continue reading Coast 11 – An Enid Blyton Adventure
Coast 10 – I survived my first Wild Camp!
I did actually sleep and probably more than I thought. The only thing to molested me was a molusc judging by the snail trail on my sleeping bag, Im just glad it didn't get on my face! I wasnt cold, I was probably too warm and could have taken lighter sleeping bag or removed my … Continue reading Coast 10 – I survived my first Wild Camp!
The Travelling Bee 