The flag here indicates we have entered 'Maoist' country - the Maoists have been at war with the exisitng government for many years, but are at peace now and are standing in the forthcoming democratic elections here.
Annapurna Circuit Trek March 28th 2007 The Apple Pie Circuit Chris and I got back yesterday from a 15 day trek around the Annapurna range of mountains - its thought to be one of the worlds classic treks and I can certainly see why! I've included quite a few photos here, and I took tonnes more - unfortunately (but understandably) this site forces me to reduce the size of the shots so they aren't as good quality as the 'real' pics. An ... read more
Asia » Nepal » Annapurna 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
Having worked in London for the last 5 years I decided to quit my job on the 24th February and go for a little trip. I'm planning to spend a couple of months in France learning French and spending a fair bit of time in the Alps, before heading off to see the delights of South East Asia for a few months until my money runs out... ... full info