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Wed 18th Jan. Arrival into Kat...

18/1/2017

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Tue 17th Jan. Bangkok to Kathmandu.
Everyone was up early for breakfast and 7.30am pick up to take us back to the airport. Checking the bags through to Kathmandu from Melbourne makes it so much easier.....more time for duty free shopping on the other side I say. A real buzz amongst everyone as we sat back and took off Kathmandu bound.
A slightly different flight path into Nepal meant the views of the Himalayas were not as good as normal but what we did see was pretty impressive.
Kathmandu was pleasant. Around 19 degrees. It took John and Michelle some time to get their head around the changes to the guest house. After viewing a few room options we settled into the tranquility of guest house life. Laxman our favorite taxi driver has moved on to another guest house!!! A Masala tea was enjoyed by John and myself and not long after everyone else joined in.
I thought I would take the group for a walk around the surrounding streets and let them get a feel for hussle and bustle. Jason was offered drugs within the first couple of minutes. It's not fair, I never get offered drugs!!! We met Prakash our guide and he joined us for tea at the New Orleans Wine Bar (photo1).
​Everyone is looking forward to some purchases tomorrow for the trek. Most know what they need so it should be fun. We are off sightseeing tomorrow.

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Wed 18th - Kathmandu
So, James and the boys have gone away for a few days and I happened to ask how their morning was going!! My initial reaction when I read the response from James (photo2) was to abandon my group in Nepal and get the first flight home......then, after giving it some thought, maybe it is a typo error and I have nothing to worry about. How one letter can totally change the meaning of a sentence. I hope Brad enjoyed his "hot chocolate".
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photo1 - Dinner
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photo2. Initially concerning...!!!
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photo3. John and I chilling out in the KGH garden
21 Comments
David G
18/1/2017 01:02:33 pm

Great update Sue. And yes, I can understand your concern over James' typo. Keep the updates coming.

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James
18/1/2017 01:39:26 pm

Well just goes to show I do need to wear those glasses, and yes Brad liked the hot Choc.

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Sue
18/1/2017 04:57:47 pm

Not funny jimbo

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Tent Boy
18/1/2017 05:12:30 pm

While you there James, get those hearing aids!!!

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Sue
19/1/2017 02:28:34 am

Ahh welcome to the blog tent boy.

Michelle
18/1/2017 02:03:56 pm

Yes a hot choc is the best. Cold shower this morning, but breakfast more than made up for it. Shopping and more sight seeing today.
I guess it is easier to acclimatise with the cold shower so I won't complain.
Love to Brian, Connor and Darcy. I hope hot weather the surf and sand are treating you all well.💕

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Sue
18/1/2017 04:59:36 pm

Hopefully Brian hasn't organized a hot chic for your boys.

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David G
18/1/2017 05:58:01 pm

LOL

Bill
18/1/2017 09:25:07 pm

So, who is up for the ultimate challenge. A beer on arrival at the end of each day with several at ABC & multiple on the last night after a the soak in the pool. Be advised that high altitude drinking is only for highly trained athletes like myself & those certified to level 4 of my training program - 4 circuits of the 1000 steps X 4 sausages X 4 beers.
Step up if you can!!!

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David G
18/1/2017 09:54:23 pm

Hey there mate. Good to see you on the blog.
I had hoped to catch you out on the steps during our pre departure training to corrupt our teams with your "4x4"..!!!
Definitely agree that beer at altitude should be left only for the pros..!!

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Bill
18/1/2017 09:42:38 pm

Nice photo Sue of you & Basha (John) although I have to say he does look a little uneasy!
Maybe something to do with you guys sharing a room?

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Sue
18/1/2017 10:55:41 pm

He sleep talks Bill. Mentioned your name in his sleep.

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David G
19/1/2017 06:22:04 am

I noticed the same thing. If he looks worried just sitting next to her during a photo, imagine what the poor bloke is going through when he goes to bed at night in the same room...!! He may never be the same again..!!

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Sue
19/1/2017 10:05:27 am

Last night John was talking in his sleep again. I heard him say "oh Bill Brown I love it when you do that to me. I questioned him on it and he didn't deny it.

Wine link
19/1/2017 12:35:45 pm

I am jealous John. I thought it was me that you preferred, not that hairy, nude sleeping, demon loving beast from the other side of town.

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Sue
19/1/2017 02:11:43 pm

Wine.....I haven't heard him mention you're name yet. But the trip is still early.

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David G
19/1/2017 03:30:19 pm

Oh...!! That comment just brought back memories of the time I shared a room with Bill in Kathmandu...!!!
"Bill, you've been up and awake for 2hrs. Do you think you could do me a favour and put some clothes on?"

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Sue
20/1/2017 03:52:10 am

Hahaha poor Bill.

Spanner
19/1/2017 10:22:37 pm

It sounds like you are all having lots of fun hanging it on one and other, and sue you have to behave your self and set a good example. I hope you all didn't spend to much time watching those monkeys, I gather you all turned your backs and walked away, sounds like they all enjoyed the shopping and brought lots of bargains . Those cold showers don't sound good at all, all of you have a great journey, regards joan

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David G
19/1/2017 11:05:50 pm

Sue loves monkeys...!

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Sue
20/1/2017 03:54:44 am

Hi Mum, Nine turned their backs on the monkeys, one stayed to watch.

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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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