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Wed 18th Jan. A day in Kathmandu...

19/1/2017

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Beautiful sunshine to wake up to today. Rather chilly this morning but wasn't long until the layers came off.
​This morning was a shopping morning. All 10 of us in one shop. Everyone bargained their heart out and walked out proudly talking about how much they bartered stuff down. There's always one in the group that maybe bargains better than the rest and isn't shy to remind the others what he had paid to only make the others think they'd been ripped off!!! All in good fun though.
A quick bite to eat at the falafel bar and we were piling into a taxi to Pashupatinath where the cremations take place. Two things that can be rather disturbing about Pashupatinath.....firstly, you will see a body being cremated, and secondly if you're lucky you will see two monkeys masturbating each other...!! Fascinating probably isn't the right choice of words but everyone walked away fascinated.
We then got our driver to take us to Durbar Square, home of the Living Goddess. She made her usual 20 second appearance before vanishing for another 24 hours. The walk back to the guest house from Durbar Square is always well enjoyed.
The group hired their sleeping bags and down jackets and are now the very proud owners of a set of crampons. We have been told there will be icy sections on the trek.
Tea tonight was enjoyed as we had done a bit of walking and sightseeing and hadn't had much to eat during the day. Everyone was starving and the usual looking for bed at around 8pm.
Another day of sightseeing tomorrow and final preparations before the trek begins on Friday.
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David G
19/1/2017 05:58:26 am

Hi team.
Another good update. Now don't forget, while it's good fun to bargain, those poor souls DO need to make a living as well..!! Oh dear, I hope Greg's spectacles weren't the result of bargaining too hard...!!
Sue, why am I NOT surprised as to your description of the sights at Pashupatinath..??? How do you find such details..??
As suspected, Durbar Square doesn't look like it will be rebuilt in any great hurry..!! Did Living Goddess offer any smile? What about when she saw John?
Forecast for Pohara looks pretty good. Long range shows some potential showers and snow in the mountains towards the end of next week, but as you know, forecasts over there mean little..!!
Loving the updates.

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Sue
19/1/2017 10:15:49 am

Why do you think I love going back to Pashputinath? While everyone is watching the process of the cremation. I'm watching the monkeys. Always see them doing something when you look for it. Do you actually go there to watch the cremations?

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Sue
19/1/2017 10:23:04 am

The living godess didn't manage to raise a smile but was quite happy standing in the window......until she saw John. She disappeared rather quickly when they made eye contact. I truly believe it was love at first sight when John first laid eyes on her. Last night in johns sleep I heard him saying "stop teasing me Kumari and stay at the window a little longer. In fact I did her him use Bill Browns name and Kumari in the same sentence. Interesting!!!

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Wine link
19/1/2017 12:23:15 pm

I have a bit of a problem with this Kumari and John thing. Isn't she supposed to be pre-pubescent age?

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Sue
19/1/2017 02:13:21 pm

Yes Wine, but it is the mountain!!!

Christine hennigan
20/1/2017 12:08:26 am

I've just read what's going on so far, it's so exciting living vicariously through you all. Next one I'm there. All the best

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David G
20/1/2017 01:13:11 pm

Hello Christine. Glad to hear from you again. Hope you enjoy following these guys as they head up into the Annapurna's.

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    2017 ABC blog...​

    ​Hi all.

    Welcome to the 2017 ABC trip blog.

    Sue will update and post the progress of the team from their departure out of Melbourne to their slog up to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,300m amsl and then their safe descent and recovery back down.

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