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Enroute to Nepal

17/2/2013

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Departure Bangkok to Nepal
Hi all. We have arrived in Nepal. Our flight yesterday from Melbourne to Bangkok was enjoyable, with some of the team members privileged to have watched four movies during the flight. I unfortunately was seated nearby one of the members who loves to chat (no names) so my movie count was one and a half..!! 
A pleasent time spent on the rooftop of our Bangkok hotel last night before our bodies reminded us it was 4am (Melb Time).
We have already completed a familiarisaton tour of Kathmandu, with most of the team already finding their own way around the incredible streets.
There are planned Maoist rallies throughout the city on Tuesday, so we have been advised to remain within the Thamel area. Not uncommon and little risk to tourists.
We will finalise and pay for our Lukla tickets tomorrow morning, with the aim to fly in on Wednesday morning. Thanks to all who have joined our blog thus far.


21 Comments
Brian@Weeroona
17/2/2013 06:34:52 pm

Breakfast at the bakery in the morning?
Have a coffee for me. Ah, better make that two.

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Shane
17/2/2013 11:34:45 pm

Hey nicole - how awesome to drink Everest beer!! Is it served frosty cold? Ha ha
Shane

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Nicole
18/2/2013 11:33:13 am

Yes and unlike Bangkok it stays cold like the mountain! !!

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barbara brown
17/2/2013 11:35:51 pm

Hi Greg. Good photo,what was the view like. Keep out of trouble tomorrow????.Mum

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Greg B
18/2/2013 04:22:23 pm

Hi Mum. View on the plane very good. Great view of Everest flying in. Saw alot of Kathmandu today. All well and having a good time.

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Leigh
18/2/2013 01:22:57 am

Great that you enjoyed flight. How does Kathmandu coffee compare with Sandhill Drive Coffee? Hope your next take off and land is safe.A sweltering 36-37 degrees here in Melb today.

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David G
18/2/2013 04:28:21 pm

Hi Leigh. Coffee in Kathmandu has got very good over the years. The team are having a great time.
Pray for a good morning for us on Wed.

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Justin
18/2/2013 02:00:33 am

Dont want to be a stickler, but you missed a photo of me posted on 18/11/2012 which you forgot to take down

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Brian@Weeroona
18/2/2013 02:30:47 am

Perhaps your photo is still on the site as you were still part of the team at that time.
Removing your photo would be revising the history of the the team, perhaps not the right way to go.

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Why do the call him wine
18/2/2013 02:04:12 am

Dave, who picked you up at Kat Airport? Don't forget to buy my el cheapo walking poles please.

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David G
19/2/2013 03:16:37 am

Wayne. Laxman of course. He's a gem. Will get your poles on our return.

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Brian@Weeroona
18/2/2013 02:21:45 am

Keeping an eye on the weather for Lukla, especially for Wednesday. It looks like it might be cloudy with showers with Thursday forecast to have more cloud and showers.
For others who are interested, go to,
http://www.accuweather.com/en/np/lukla/245361/weather-forecast/245361
Mmm, -14 C in Namche Bazar this morning but don't worry, it will be warmer later in the week. You might have to all cuddle up together! : )

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Rod B
18/2/2013 07:14:37 am

Good too hear all is going well hope your flight into Luckla looks as comfortable as the one in the photo!!!

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David G
18/2/2013 04:59:46 pm

Rod. He probably wont, because they won't be serving up red wine.

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Jeff
18/2/2013 12:30:55 pm

hey guys hope all is going well.. been an absolute rosting day.. hitting a top of 37 at our place dad.
stay safe and look forward to hearing from you guys soon

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David G
18/2/2013 04:18:08 pm

Thanks mate. Having a great time in Kathmandu. As expected the team have fallen in love with the city.

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Peter C
19/2/2013 01:20:03 am

See where you got a window seat (as all the others). Bangkok is good place to drink Singha beer but sounds like you will need hot chocolate where you are going!!

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shane
19/2/2013 09:33:13 am

hey nicole - can you post a piccie of Kathmandu?
What was the strike like?

shano

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michelle
20/2/2013 06:22:04 am

Hi Dave et all hope you are having a great time just looking at those gorgeous pictures of Nepal and I'm very jealous that I have to work and am missing out.Maybe 2014!
Good luck,keep safe and will speak to you soon.

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Barbara
21/2/2013 09:12:02 am

Greg. Sorry I missed your call,hope you get away today,Keep on enjoying the challenge.How did the shopping go.?

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Sarah F
23/2/2013 04:38:16 am

Hi uncle Greg! This trip looks awesome :) hope you're having fun!

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