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.
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".
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.
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".
 photo1 - Dinner |  photo2. Initially concerning...!!! |  photo3. John and I chilling out in the KGH garden |
