Having been back a week and sleep all caught up I thought time for a summary of our thoughts. It is also a good excuse to post some photos that weren’t taken on the phone! It was definitely an enjoyable experience, hard work at times due to early starts and bumpy roads. But then you have to consider where you are, winding up hills to … Continue reading Yakkity Yak – Nepal Recap!
Well what started as an accident ended up with a minibus full of us turning a hilltop Nepalese shop into a thriving bar! Bar number one (the accidental one) occurred when we were looking to take a couple of beers back to our room at the Jungle Crown in Chitwan. Before we knew it the old lady offered us the table that the family were … Continue reading Create your own pub!
Having woken to stunning views of the Himalayas, polished off a good breakfast, the final activity was upon us. A gentle stroll, slightly up and down through the local villages to the world heritage site of Changu Narayan, a 5th century Hindu temple. Before the walk begins there is a 45 minute nerve jangling bus drive down the mountain. The driver has one side covered, … Continue reading Wandering through hillside villages
It was our last chance for the clouds to clear & to get a glimpse of the rooftop of the world, Mount Everest! Early morning alarm & we’re first on the terrace, minutes before sunrise, the anticipation mounting. The local guide on hand with the map of the ridge is able to put names to the peaks we can see. By no means the biggest … Continue reading Finally, the Big E!
Oldest On the Bus 