Starting to settle into the groove - Kathmandu is a trip. Walking/driving/barreling down the streets is a matter of karma/stupidity/hoping for 360 degree vision/agility/no sense of fear. Have explored Thamel, visited Bouddhanath (the biggest stupa in Nepal and one of the most sacred Buddhist sites) and the Pashupatinath temple (one of the holiest Hindu/Buddhist temples in the world), seen scabrous, starved sacred cows; mangy, cataract-ey sacred dogs and mean, red-butted sacred monkeys, eaten some great food and drunk a lot of beer.
We met our full group for the Annapurna trek last night - there are 13 people besides us, all from the UK, Australia or New Zealand. No one likes Americans much, but they've all been to the U.S. a gazillion times and seen more of the country than most American citizens. I am easily one of the youngest 2-3 people in the group. Easily. Let's just say that unless I hook up with one of the Sherpas, there will be no hot romance for me in Nepal:-)
We have to be up at 6:30AM tomorrow for a quick flight to Pokhara and the commencement of the trekking portion of this trip. Whoo!!!! Pretty much repacked (can only take a little of our gear) and ready to go. I woke up with almost no voice this morning - like can barely squeak. It's really strange because I feel fine otherwise. I think maybe it is the pollution and no sleep? Going to suck on some throat lozenges and try to go to bed early, see if that helps.
Sounds like your trip is "really happening"! How's the hot dad doing?
ReplyDeleteenjoying reading your travel adventures and as an ad geek i'm amused to see all the google served ads on your blog for carry on luggage and packing tips! hmmm...that's clever.
ReplyDeleteHope you both have glow in the dark watches- you never know what can happen when you're high altitude trekking in a foreign country ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow Stormi, I'm sooooo jealous! Sounds like a fab adventure. And I'm sure that after spending time with you, all the other people will love Americans.
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