The Kathmandu Valley has three main cities, Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, though Kathmandu (KTM) has basically swallowed Patan. They used to be rivals (after one kingdom was split between three sons) who competed… Continue reading
The original schedule for our last day in Nepal was to get up at 4:00 AM to catch the morning flight to Bahrain for a 14 hour layover before continuing on to London. … Continue reading
Sorry, I know my last blogs were about leeches and cockroaches, but I am sick of bugs (and I think subconsciously focusing on it to make leaving in five days easier…that’s gonna suck).… Continue reading
The skyline above Pokhara is normally dominated by the epic snow and stone bulk of Machapuchare, one of those incredible Himalayan peaks that are unbelievably…themselves. We caught a look at it one afternoon… Continue reading
Good morning! How did you sleep? Did the Metallica cover band across the street keep you up? Did the drunky voices under your window bother you? Did the cockroaches disturb your rest? A… Continue reading
So yeah, we’re a little tired lately, and since K only has one day off before going back to work once we get home, and I may be starting nearly as fast, we… Continue reading
Today I found myself walking along a little muddy path strewn with broken bricks to provide footholds in the slick, with wholeheartedly green vegetation on both sides. The leaves are so exuberant that… Continue reading
Is there an astrologer in the house? I am hoping you can give me an external explanation for WTF is going on lately. 8/5 Friday, politics/culture clash lead us to have a sulky… Continue reading
I got my hair cut yesterday. I think that makes 7 countries where I’ve gotten one, 8 if you count the emergency beard removal in Guatemala.There is a barbershop in between the veggie… Continue reading
