From a text sent to me a week or so ago by a friend when I told here I was changing plans and skipping out of India. But they kind of sum up my time here so far. Uplifting, exciting, adventurous, but also difficult, tiring, painful and a little lonely. And at times frustrating. I've just spent half an hour typing and then kicked the power cord. Damit it! Curse, bother, shhhhh.....ugar! Always back up your work... But its all part of the adventure, experience and learning, an "ant in a land of giants". I've spent a couple of days in Kathmandu now and am feling really ready for the weeks ahead on the bike. Thamel is pretty full on when you first arrive - cozy, narrow little alley ways set between shops, cafes and hotels.
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