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Mon 7th Mar. Time for R&R.

7/3/2016

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We've had our rest day in Pokhara. After a long 6hr drive yesterday from Kathmandu to Pokhara and seeing some of the poorer areas in Nepal, we arrived around 4pm to a huge electrical storm. Fortunately this passed and the remainder of the evening was pleasant.

Today was both busy and relaxing. Krystal, Mark Des and Anand enjoyed a half hour paraglide over Lake Pokhara. They all raved about how enjoyable it was. Having already done this, I chose to hire a small scooter to skirt around the parameter of the lake to their landing site.

We then relaxed in our hotel garden before heading out to an enjoyable dinner and watching another electrical storm play out over Pokhara's beautiful lake.

Following dinner, we walked up the Main Street and witnessed Pokhara's "Sugar Cane" celebration. This is something I have not seen before. A number of public fire places are setup down the Main Street. The locals then take sugar cane, heat it up in the fire and then smash it down on the road while it is hot. The result is the cane head explodes on the road throwing pieces of cane everywhere. It was an incredible site and it was lovely to see the Nepalese having so much fun.

We fly back to Kat tomorrow. It's about a 25min flight (to cover what took us 6hrs to drive). We will hook up with Darren and Julie for our last night in Nepal before flying to Bangkok on Wednesday.
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Mark touches down.
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Relaxation after a hard previous week.
9 Comments
Spanner
8/3/2016 05:56:57 pm

It's sounds like you all had a lot of fun, and your trip is just about to be all over, i will be heading off tomorrow with John to who knows where, looking forward to the surprise. The weather here has not been to bad, some dull days and some sunny ones temp.about high 20's. I have done so much walking so far but today I am having a bit of a rest while John is having a sleep, his last night shift, hope to hear from you soon cheers now mum

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David G
8/3/2016 11:19:49 pm

Thanks. Good luck on your mystery trip.

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Bob
8/3/2016 11:21:36 pm

Hey Dave. Have loved the blog.
Wish my knees were up to it mate.

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Grace
10/3/2016 01:47:03 am

All good things do come to an end. Come home safely.

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David G
10/3/2016 05:22:53 pm

So true Grace. We're in Bangkok enjoying the last day of the trip before flying home tomorrow.

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Maggie
11/3/2016 11:57:08 am

Great job. 😳 Congratulations on another successful trip. Look forward to catching up.

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David G
14/3/2016 10:54:21 am

Thanks Maggie. I have a great photo for you. Will send it and call you to chat over the next week or two.

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Jenny James
14/3/2016 09:18:03 am

Thank you David for a great trip..
All your time, effort, work you put into trip for all of us is excellent.
EBC 2016 was a great trip, with lovely people..
Hope you saw my note on "Facebook"- this is what I wrote
Thank you David and EBC 2016 for a terrific trip - your friendship, kindness and support over the 3 weeks.
You all made it such a wonderful experience's for me.

All the Best to everyone it was strange saying goodbye to everyone last night. (sorry I missed you Roy & Vidia at the end)

Hope you are now able to get some R&R time with the family.
Ciao Jenny J

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David G
14/3/2016 10:53:12 am

Thanks Jenny. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Will catch up soon

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