Bistari, Bistari..... A first trip through the Annapurnas - Chitwan to Kathmandu (but not really Kathmandu) March 31st 2012 Raju is back in the drivers seat, we retrace the 20km long pothole, pay the road restoration(?) money to the 2 road toll collecters.... The Hindus are still streaming into the NP, today is the most significant day of their Dashain Festival for this region. We pass thousands of people (seriously, thousands), the air is thick with dust from all the pilgrim traffic, it is very festive. Interestingly ... 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