The Oasis of Pokhara

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I really like Dal Baht I assure you. The fact is however I have eaten a mountain load of the stuff uin the last 3 weeks. It;s time to diversify. Pokhara offers an array of fine eateries alonside a myriad of internet cafes to welcome you back to civilisation. We have spent 4 days here doing very little other than eating pretty good western cuisine (1 very good paneer dosa aside), having a few drinks and idling the day away on the internet. To be fair we did make a bit of an effort on Monday when we went up to the Peace Pagoda high above the lake. Foolish move taking that on in the midday heat. Sanity restored we quickly made things right by enjoying a slap up lunch. A gigantically tasty lasagne followed by lemon merrangue and ice cream for me. Hari stayed with us for a few days as he has some friends here and has managed to get a short trek with some Swiss guys from Pokhara on Tuesday. We finally said our goodbyes on Monday evening. Darren and myself bought him a small leather bound notebook which we've written some references in which may help hime get more business in future. Hopefully he won't get completely lathered one night and leave it in the bar. He was very grateful to us both and presented me with a bead wrist band for 'memories'.

Hari has certainly made our trip extra special and he'll be missed. If anyone is considering using a porter/guide in Nepal please consider contacting Hari, you will not regret it. Hari can be contacted through Asian Adventure Treks:

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Photos

Pokhara
Chill out time

Hari enjoying a Thali
It has been well earnt..

Alan also getting stuck into a Thali
It's even better than Dal Baht

Overlooking Phewa Tal
From the Peach Pagoda above Pokhara. Incredibly hot.

Pokhara
The Peace Pagoda

Boat across Phewa Tal
Returning from the Peace Pagoda

Me & Hari
The final Goodbye!

Hari & Alan
For a small fella he can drink some beer

Dazza
Enjoying the delights of Pokhara

Luxury Dosa
Pokhara rocks.

Comments

[Ma]

Didn't he do well!
Words fail me Rich.....Brilliant! I've printed each one off and it makes quite a story. Just one thing worries me.....the details have been explicit about all your adventures but there is no mention of washing a T shirt here and there? I won't mention other necessary items but I'm sure you came across a Hotpoint in the mountains somewhere. Who cares....you have achieved so much and conquered your fears, so well done from a proud mum! x