We said our goodbyes to half of our group as some of us travelled onto Pokhara. This time in a mini bus the long journey was a tad less bumpy and immediately began to climb into the hills. We looked down upon massive rivers, with their glacial flows rushing towards the Terai. There were a … Continue reading Nepal 8, Pokhara
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Nepal 6, Chitwan
Going back to the epic journey by bus of the day before, I forgot to mention being hit on the head by dad's tripod that bounced loose from the over head luggage rack. That probably best illustates how bumpy the ride was. It brought tears to my eyes and made me feel quite sick. I'm … Continue reading Nepal 6, Chitwan
Nepal 5, The Bone Shaker
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
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
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