Bistari, Bistari..... A first trip through the Annapurnas - Kathmandu (but not really Kathmandu) to the end... April 1st 2012 It's 5 AM, the temple bells are ringing and the birds are twittering. We have no schedule today for the first time in 25 days- it's a bit weird, but weird in a good way. Breaky is served in the garden, it is really wholesome food - muslei, yoghurt, toast, preserves, COFFEE. We are overlooking the countryside and Kathmandu is a million miles away. I go for a bit of a walk up the hill after ... read more
Asia » Nepal » Kathmandu In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more
57, in love with the world. Fell in love with Nepal. Then Iran. Now? ....
Where to next?
2016 Bibbulmun Track End to End 1050km in my home state. UPDATE 13/4/19- IT"S FINISHED!!!!!!!!!
2017- Well, that'd be the USA again then Mongolia.
Update- Mongolia is to be shelved for yet another year. Instead there is a wedding to attend in Edinburgh- but first, The West Highland Way to be walked.
2018 - Tajikistan is calling
Update- Tajikistan indeed did call, as did Kyrgyzstan. It was amazing - a 23 day 2500 km Fann Mountains/Pamir Highway Odyssey then amazing trekking in the Tien Shan.... full info