Dusty, dirty, crazy place. Just nut's. The pollution is comparable to that of Mexico City. Nonetheless we quite enjoyed our short time in Kathmandu. the first few days consisted of us walking from trekking shop to shop buying the latest 'Gore Tex' genuine fake products and generally kitting ourselves out for the great big trek we were soon to undertake. After spending a small bus of cash (Nepalise Rupees) at Yak Mountain Trekking store we were invited for some tea with the owner. He presented us with a stool and we continued to sip on some milk tea with the friendly man. We shared stories of our homeland and tried to understand his broken Engrish and his explanations of the Nepalize cultures and terms.
"Namaste - A traditional greeting, it is not a handshake but a spoken word that is expressed with a slight bow of the head along with the clasping of ones hand together in perfect form beneath the chin"
Later that evening after meeting a pommy couple and steamy Spanish dude we went to the Irish Pub to enjoy some of the local brew and jam to the Nepalize cover rock band. Twas quite a jol. The Everest beer (quart form) is fantastic and provides a hangover free breakfast! Unfortunately we opted to go for the cheaper local RAKSHI rice wine as it was going for a 'buy 2 get 1 free' special. What a deal? Yes. I'll take a dozen thanks.
After buying our local bus ticket (fail) we were due to depart for our great big trek through the Nepal Himal the following morning.
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| Hotel Ganesh Himal Roof Top Terrace |
"Namaste - A traditional greeting, it is not a handshake but a spoken word that is expressed with a slight bow of the head along with the clasping of ones hand together in perfect form beneath the chin"
Later that evening after meeting a pommy couple and steamy Spanish dude we went to the Irish Pub to enjoy some of the local brew and jam to the Nepalize cover rock band. Twas quite a jol. The Everest beer (quart form) is fantastic and provides a hangover free breakfast! Unfortunately we opted to go for the cheaper local RAKSHI rice wine as it was going for a 'buy 2 get 1 free' special. What a deal? Yes. I'll take a dozen thanks.
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| Bustling streets of Kathmandu |
After buying our local bus ticket (fail) we were due to depart for our great big trek through the Nepal Himal the following morning.
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