Arrived at Chitwan National Park on Saturday, a lovely place , and a whole world away from the chaos of Kathmandu. Didn't feel too good on Saturday evening, I think it was a case of severe man-flu ( or common cold) and as a consequence didn't feel too bright having to get up at 5.30 on Sunday to go canoeing!. The canoeing was great, apart from the torrential downpour that seemed to start as soon as I got in the canoe, and promptly stopped when I got out at the other end. After the canoeing we had a 3hr trek back [View Full Entry]

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Well, I finally made it to Kathmandu, after 20 wonderful hours in Bahrain! Made a good start - on leaving the airport I noticed that my camera had been 'removed' from my rucksack. And then I found that my mobile phone won't work here either - told you a good start. Was picked up by the voluntary agency and taken back to their place - ironically call 'Happy Home'. That journey was an eye opener into what Kathamndu is all apbout - mad traffic, colour and lots of poverty everywhere. Hadmy first Nepali meal last night - the obligitary lentil and [View Full Entry]

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Well, what a good start. 36 hours into my journey and I should have been sampling the delights of Kathmandu by now. But no - I've spent the last 17 hours and counting waiting for a plane in the wonderful surrounds of Bahrain airport!! You can't drink ( unless you did what I did, which was buy duty free vodka and mix it with your McDonalds Coke), the food choice is basically McDonalds - or next door the middle east version - McDonalds Halal style!! - great!!! Well, not a lot else to say yet - Hopefully Kathmandu here I come, [View Full Entry]

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