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
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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
Nepal 54, The Trek, First Day and Near Distaster
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
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
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