In Splendid Isolation
September 10th 2007 I arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal after a quick and easy flight from Delhi. I spent two days in the city wandering its narrow streets, watching Maoist supporters protest for their dubious reasons, and personally investigating the delicious Nepali food at local restaurants. After my two days expired I was taken by taxi, along with my guide and Sherpa to the village of Besisahar, roughly 6 hours west
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