The Dust and Bustle of Kathmandu

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March 4th 2014

Published: March 16th 2014

exchange rate $1AUD = 87NPR We departed Australia from the Gold Coast flying the no frills Air Asia. Our departure was made a little unpleasant thanks to a grumpy old customs lady that thought that if she explained the tax refund scheme rules louder and louder each time that we might understand what the hell she was getting at. Ahh love, why not just try saying it different next time as opposed t... Read Full Entry

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Vince n Suz

Had been 4.5 years since landing back on aussie soil after our 6 months of travel around europe in a kombi. Inspired by others blogs and with the travel bug biting us hard once again we decided it was about time to start planning another vagabonding experience. The last 4.5 years had been jam packed with buying a house and solidifying our positions on the corporate ladder. But with the biological clock ticking and with us both just turning the big three-0, the road is calling once again! We have just set out for 12 months on the road from March 2nd 2014. The las... full info

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16th March 2014

Em
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Favourite exercise could possibly be having to squat over that toilet for an extended amount of time ... great workout for the quads & gluts!

17th March 2014

Vince n Suz
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the eastern squat
ha ha, too true Em! And trying not to fall down the hole. Must be getting excited/anxious now, not long to go!

17th March 2014

jaiyen
Dan Simonds

I can't help but find Kathmandu to look beautiful to me in a chaotic and dusty sort of way that is. Most people I talk to are just there because they have to in order to trek, but I almost feel like visiting just to visit. It sounds like there is Indian and Chinese food there too which makes sense given the location - I had never heard of momos but the chili pork ones sound amazing

17th March 2014

Vince n Suz
Slackpackers

kathmandu - a destination in itself
I couldn't agree more. Before we came, a lot of people warned us that Kathmandu wasn't too greta and to get in and out as quickly as possible. But we really loved our couple of days there just wandering the streets in all its beautiful colour and chaos. And really the food has been terrific. We are sitting in Namche Bazar after a 14 day trek and can't wait to get back to Kathmandu and it's surrounding province for another week before heading off to Thailand.

17th March 2014

denidax
Deni, Dax and Ella

It sounds like a great start of your trip. I hope the trek to EBC goes smoothly and you have no problems with the altitude. I'm looking forward to reading all about it!

18th March 2014

Vince n Suz
Slackpackers

Altitude
Certainly was a fantastic way to start. Cyrrently sitting in Lukla waiting for a plane to take us back to Kathmandu. I won't spoil the story as to whether we made it to EBC or were affected by the altitude sickness. I've got about 4 blogs ready to go which I'll start uploading over the course of the next week or so as we get some better wifi down in Kathmandu. Thanks for reading.

18th March 2014

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Excitement!
Good to read that you have started travelling... I love the photos, especially that plate of momos! Safe travels guys :)

20th March 2014

Vince n Suz
Slackpackers

best time of the year
looking forward to seeing your updates on Malaysia, we will probably not be there until around July, but we should be able to learn plenty from you guys! :) I bet you look forward to this time of the year hey.... travelling! Hope the pets keep well whilst your away!

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