"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
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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 37, New Year’s Eve
Just to put your minds at rest, I am still alive. However I've finally succumbed to Kathmandhu belly! It started on New Year's Eve. I ate fairly early and not wanting to run the gauntlet of drunks that evening I decided to spend the evening watching the new "Knives Out" film on my phone. I'd … Continue reading Nepal 37, New Year’s Eve
Nepal 36, Slumming It Again!
Slumming it again was a bit of a shock. I chose a hotel that had the equivalent of 3 stars but, actually the 1 star hotel I went to before (once Dad left) was far better than this. This one had cold showers (I know its meant to be good for me), a lumpy bed … Continue reading Nepal 36, Slumming It Again!
Nepal 35, Pashupatinath
I wandered across to the Pashupatinath Temple complex and the Bagmatti Ghats. Another World Heritage Site, the whole place is dripping with them. The Bagmatti is a sacred river and a Ghat is the steps down into the river for bathing or cremation. Here is where the ritual of cremation is carried out. There are … Continue reading Nepal 35, Pashupatinath
Nepal 33, The Ceremony
It's time to tell you about Durgas ceremony that happened before I went to Bardia. The reason Durga is in Nepal at this time is a sad one. His mother passed away last year, there are stages to grieving and Durga was here to complete one of these with his brother.Mourning officially ends at the … Continue reading Nepal 33, The Ceremony
Nepal 32, Around Bardia
Before the Safari, I went on a recommended walk in the area around the Homestay. Yes Linda, I was unaccompanied! So, Im still in the Terai, the tropical lowlands and here people live in a very authentic traditional way. Its amazing to see but, I can understand modernisation will come eventually and I don't think … Continue reading Nepal 32, Around Bardia
Nepal 31, Bus Ride
I still need to tell you about a ceremony that took place with Durga and his brother but, it will wait.Getting to Bardia was an adventure in its own right, I went by local bus.Durga and his brother-in-law took me to the bus station in Butwal. It was complete chaos even Durga looked a bit … Continue reading Nepal 31, Bus Ride
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