So we spent the last two days in Pokhara, which was lots of fun. I will expand on that later, but for now I don't have much time. We leave for trekking tomorrow bright and early at 6 am! We will be gone for two weeks, so don't expect to hear from us until then. Other than that, computers are still in customs, but being worked on, and should be here when we return from trekking in theory. Nils and I are both alive and well, Nils is cleanshaven now, and both are excited for trekking tomorrow.
Cheers!
Nikki
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I just realized you have a blog and read it all. So many memories come streaming back though the traffic and pollution were pretty non-existent when I was in Kathmandu. I believe there was one stop light...I happened to be in Nepal during the same season, October to January. I remember the goat sacrifices and the spraying of blood from the decapitated goats onto the vehicles. It created a very incongruous image...modern vehicles and ancient rites. I also did several treks out of Pokhara and loved them all. Every morning I would wake up, the first words out of my mouth were "WOW". Hiking up through the two mountain ranges was absolutely breathtaking. I've heard it is not as beautiful and untouched as when I as there and I've heard there is lots of garbage. What a shame. I know I was priviledged to see it before so many changes came. I believe Jomson was my first trek and we went all the way to Muktinath, and the village right above that. The weather was fantastic and so beautiful with all the fall harvest and colors. Lots of things drying in the sun and many beautiful flowers. The picture that is in our bathroom now is of a gorgeous lavender flowering tree during that trek. The people are so wonderful, friendly and generous...it seems like you have already discovered that. I loved Nepal and the treks. It was so amazing to hike for two weeks with only a little day pack with a change of clothes, peanut butter, cheese, bread and a chocolate bar. Our hotel was usually less than a dollar a night and another $1.oo would get us all the food we could eat!! It will be interesting to hear how your trekking experience compares. You are seeing and experiencing things that most people only see in National Geographic.
I look forward to more of your blog...love, Becky
Thanks for the key updates! I guess it takes the influence of non-relatives to make Nils shave ...
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