We have arrived in Kathmandu. Yesterday was spent driving back from Sawarda (about 6 hours of driving) where I am continually grateful I can't see out the front. We passed the typical countryside and villages, a week ago we would have seen photo opportunity after photo opportunity but now all the photos are taken and the novelty has worn off. Another curry for dinner and goodbyes. 4.00 the very loud wake up call blasted through our dreams. Customs seemed endless they certainly do not like us having 2 single entry visas. Plane was late leaving (fog in Kathmandu they said but on arrival we were told there had been no fog). I had a 90 minute snooze on the floor, bright yellow back pack serving as a reasonably good if not bumpy pillow. Customs on arrival require an online check in. The machine couldn't read my machine readable passport so I typed heaps of details in and then it refused to give me a receipt so I had to do it again. Our transfer and guide for the week was waiting patiently and soon we were at our destination. I thought we would be staying in backpackers (even bought jandals for the shared bathroom experience) but this is 5 star. We lunched on the terrace overlooking the neighborhood and then went out for a wander with Matthew from Melbourne. Momo's for lunch the best dumplings ever.
Initial first impressions and of course the inevitable comparison to Delhi. Less traffic and horn honking, some traffic order but pedestrians don't get right of way. Dusty perhaps from demolition from earthquake, eclectic mix of old and new. Less dogs, and so far we haven't seen any cows, goats, horses or piles of dung. A bit more health and safety conscious ( eg ladders are held) but the power cables are possibly the worst we have seen. We found the supermarket after asking for directions (we can't recall seeing any in Delhi). We also stumbled on the Dream Garden which was an idyllic haven and place where lovers go away from the noise and dust.
We are now lying on the bed waiting for the tour meeting. Hopefully an early dinner and bed to fight this cold.
Initial first impressions and of course the inevitable comparison to Delhi. Less traffic and horn honking, some traffic order but pedestrians don't get right of way. Dusty perhaps from demolition from earthquake, eclectic mix of old and new. Less dogs, and so far we haven't seen any cows, goats, horses or piles of dung. A bit more health and safety conscious ( eg ladders are held) but the power cables are possibly the worst we have seen. We found the supermarket after asking for directions (we can't recall seeing any in Delhi). We also stumbled on the Dream Garden which was an idyllic haven and place where lovers go away from the noise and dust.
We are now lying on the bed waiting for the tour meeting. Hopefully an early dinner and bed to fight this cold.
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