Another early start of course. I had slept but, when I woke my hips hurt from the hard bed. Kriti's parents were well into to their chores by the time we emerged. You'll be relieved to know I didn't try heating the mash again. A woman who had come to the house the night before … Continue reading Nepal 64, Leaving the Farm
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Nepal 63, A Peek Into Another Life
This is a long one, it was a long day. I didn't sleep well. I was quite warm, in fact I was a bit too warm, my sleeping bag is excellent. The thing that kept me awake was the goats below, the smell and the fact they kept crashing about. The hard bed didn't help … Continue reading Nepal 63, A Peek Into Another Life
Nepal 62, To The Farm
Rajkumar asked me what I was doing for the remaining days of my time in Nepal and I said I may go on a "Workaway" farm for a few days. He suggested Kriti and I could visit her parents as they live very traditionally. They live further east in the hills than our trek had … Continue reading Nepal 62, To The Farm
Nepal 61, Animals and Humans
Dogs are well liked here and when I say that, I include Sikkim India, even stray ones seem to live relatively harmoniously with humans here. They adopt you when you walk and temporarily you become part of the pack. I would never attempt to touch one, they are not tame. I suspect they might try … Continue reading Nepal 61, Animals and Humans
Nepal 60, Shopping and saying Goodbyes
Clare said goodbye to Kriti and Rajkumar at the Dragon house. I could see Clare was feeling rather sad when we set off for Kathmandhu. We had arranged meet with Rajendra, Shova and their family. We invited them for dinner and found a restaurant not too far away. It was so lovely to see them … Continue reading Nepal 60, Shopping and saying Goodbyes
Nepal 59, Baktapur Again
I really wanted Clare to see the old city, it is probably what Kathmandhu used to look like. It was once the Capital of Nepal and had 99 courtyards of which about 15 remain. It is of course an UNESCO world heritage site! What else! It's not as busy as Kathmandhu and cleaner although I … Continue reading Nepal 59, Baktapur Again
Nepal 58, A Wedding Reception
The final day, we had a short walk, for about an hour or so and made our way across another couple of suspension bridges. The last one was guite high and swaying as we walked. A car was waiting to take us back to Baktapur and the Dragon House. We were all exhausted, even Rajkumar … Continue reading Nepal 58, A Wedding Reception
Nepal 57, Praying Monks and Planting Potatoes.
I'm still catching up with our travels, I'm always a few days behind. Clare went home today, I'm feeling a bit flat and listless so I'll try to get the blog up to date as I'm about to head for the hills and more adventures for my last 14 days in Nepal. Back to our … Continue reading Nepal 57, Praying Monks and Planting Potatoes.
Nepal 56, Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery
The day started a bit colder. A beautiful sunrise, breakfast and we were up and away. Clare was refreshed and not feeling so weary as the night before, although her bruises looked pretty awful. One was black and about 8 inches round on her leg! The mountains were looking closer although I can't quite work … Continue reading Nepal 56, Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery
Nepal 55, The Trek Day Two, The Tower
Waking up to the most wonderful sunrise and views of the mountains was amazing as always! Clare wasn't feeling too bad after her fall although the bruising was starting to really show. We had breakfast on the balcony (it's not very cold which is odd) then we started what was to become our routine for … Continue reading Nepal 55, The Trek Day Two, The Tower
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