I organised a 5 day trek in the foothills just outside Kathmandhu Valley for Clare and I. This meant first returning to the Dragon House where the family had looked after me when I had that horrible cold at the beginning of December. I absolutely love this family and it felt like coming home. I … Continue reading Nepal 54, The Trek, First Day and Near Distaster
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Nepal 53, Back to Chitwan
I wanted Clare to experience at least one of the national parks so we came to Chitwan. Not the same place Dad and I came to as the park is huge and there are many places bordering it. I was really happy with the accommodation, it was peaceful with lovely gardens and about 6 colonies … Continue reading Nepal 53, Back to Chitwan
Nepal 52, An Evening In Pokhara
The taxi dropped us in Lakeside not far from our hotel and we wandered along looking for a restaurant. We picked one with a fire of course! Clare started to chat to a guy sat alone, he was English of Indian heritage and had been on a ten day meditation retreat. It sounded purgatory to … Continue reading Nepal 52, An Evening In Pokhara
Nepal 51, Getting to Pokhara
Our flight from the Terai was cancelled due to fog. I think we were both a little relieved in one sense because of the terrible crash a few days ago. However it was also a bit of a blow as we would need a car to get to Pokhara, there is no way Clare would … Continue reading Nepal 51, Getting to Pokhara
Nepal 50, Shopping
While staying at the Hidden Palace, Clare needed a few things to dress her foot, which is healing pretty well. So we wandered into the small town of Bhalwari (it's really just an area of ribbon development along the road from Butwal towards the Indian border). Clare managed to get more or less what she … Continue reading Nepal 50, Shopping
Nepal 49, Lumbini again
"When you like a flower, you just pluck it.But when you love a flower, you water it daily"Gautama Buddha Heading back down to Lumbini. We stayed in the Hidden Palace again and employed Durga's brother-in-law Dor to ferry us about. It's a very good feeling to have people you know and trust in strange places, … Continue reading Nepal 49, Lumbini again
Nepal 48, Kirtipur
Today was an odd day and left us both with mixed feelings. Kathmandhu from Kirtipur We met up with Rajendra (Raj) in Durbar Square, he looked delighted and a bit surprised we had actually come to meet him. We then took a taxi to his home in Kirtipur which is on a hill just outside … Continue reading Nepal 48, Kirtipur
Nepal 47, Clare about Kathmandhu
Before I carry on, I became aware of the plane crash here in Nepal rather late in the day today. I just want to acknowledge it and to say I/we are safe. I've had several friends checking up on me and I hope I responded to everyone. Thank you. Princess Clare (her own description) arrived … Continue reading Nepal 47, Clare about Kathmandhu
Nepal 46, Waiting for Clare, Baby Bird
Who is Clare? Well she's a friend I made just before COVID hit. We both belong to an informal walking group and that's how we met. She probably kept me sane during COVID as we met once a week (when were allowed to) to walk miles and miles and miles! We are complete contrasts, Clare … Continue reading Nepal 46, Waiting for Clare, Baby Bird
Nepal 45, India, Darjeeling Tea and Ghoom Monastery.
I visited a Tea Plantation. Unfortunately because it's winter the tea factory was closed. I was allowed to wander around the tea gardens which was rather lovely. Darjeeling tea is very specific to this region and has a particular taste that make it a speciality tea. 'Lightly' pruned tea shrubs! Looks pretty severe to me! … Continue reading Nepal 45, India, Darjeeling Tea and Ghoom Monastery.
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