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Day 37

With Patrick. Saw the open Buddha for Indrajata. Walked around Kathmandu, then planted ourselves on stupa in Durbar Square to watch paraded Kumari - Indrajata Festival. Waited a long time. Very slow. First demon, then nothing. Then band, then nothing, etc. Men were separated from women --...

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 6, 1987 from Kathmandu, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

Day 36

Fly to Kathmandu. Met guy from NY -- Patrick. shared cab to guest house. got flat tire. Had breakfast with Patrick at his guest house (right next door). Ran errand.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 5, 1987 from Kathmandu, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

Day 36 (continued)

Went to Baktipur with Patrick, discussing jurisdiction on the bus, where we ran into Margaret. Went to museum full of Hindu art.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 5, 1987 from Bhaktapur, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

Day 36 (continued)

Took bus back to Kathmandu (and got ANOTHER flat tire). Dinner at KC's and then beer at Patrick's.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 5, 1987 from Kathmandu, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

Day 35

Walked to Sanaogkot (?) for lunch. Walked down. Almost like Lombard Street -- very crooked. Then to Pokhara. Diner at Mona Lia. Saw cute guy, decided we wanted to meet him. Had brownie at hotel. All in all, trek not nearly as interesting as Thailand. Good views but people not as interesting.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 4, 1987 from Pokhara, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

Day 34

Woke up sick. Climbed to Kaare for lunch -- leeches everywhere so couldn't stop. Path not as well marked. Our porter (Gahli) waited for me.. Meadow at top. Took shortcut to Kaare. Then easy walk to Nagadanda for eve. Beautiful view o the Himalayas, especially the next morning.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 3, 1987 from Pokhara, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

Day 33

Leave for trek with our guide, Chandra. Long flat walk through populated area along river (Brahman People) -- lunch at Eden Lodge in Suikhet. Then long steep climb (but well-marked path unlike Thailand) to Dhampus Pass -- top of mountain. Stayed at Sunrise Lodge. Dean and Oliver were there. ...

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 2, 1987 from Pokhara, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

Day 32

AM birdwatching with the doctor and his wife, and visit to musuem. Some interesting animal facts. Then drove to Pokhara, stopping for picnic lunch along the way.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 1, 1987 from Bharatpur, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

Day 32 (continued)

Checked into the Kantipur Guest House and made trekking arrangements and flight back to Kathmandu. Walked to airport and New Crystal Hotel. Began to pour. Ate at Guest House. Met Dean and Oliver, fellow trekkers. Then to German Bakery -- Dean was there and we talked about traveling, China, etc.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 1, 1987 from Pokhara, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

Day 31

Early morning went on elephant safari thought jungle. Saw only rhinos (7) and possibly a small monkey, but sense jungle was interesting in itself. Then breakfast and very short canoe ride -- saw 2 crocodiles -- and on a short walk saw 3 more rhinos. Walked back with Canadian named Bob (guide,...

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on August 31, 1987 from Bharatpur, Nepal
from the travel blog: Around the World (1987)

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