Thursday, April 20, 2006

Pray Flags on a ridge top Poon Hill(3210m) in the background. We stayed in the saddle below.
One of the many bridges we crossed, and we passed through a rhodos Forest.
One of the very many flights of stairs we walk up and down.
One the Map we had it said that this flights of stairs was 3280 steps, very steep.
Common sight in Nepal. Hillsides terraced for planting. This was the end of a 12hrs walking day. Treking in Nepal is pretty sweet, because you stay at what they call "hotels" for about $3 a night per room(there was the 3 of us in our room so thats $1 each), and then get all your meals made at "hotel" along the way for about $4 a meal. So you dont need much supplies (a change of clothes and a camera) Then you hire a porter for $12 a day. In our case he carry all our gear for 3 of us that was all in one tramping pack that probably weight between 15-20kg.
Going for a swim on our trek. The water was refreshing.
Easter Monday. We got up early and walk to the top of Poon Hill and saw the sunrise over the Mtns. Then seat down and remember want happened on Easter Monday all those years ago.
When we got back from the trek we were told that there was to be a curflew again. It has now been 15 days of "banda"(thats no vechicles running, and meant to be no shops open) and about 5 days of curflew (that means if your outside your are aloud to be shot). This photo was taken today outside where we are staying. A rally on a curflew day. I didnt see anyone get hurt.
The last 2 weeks we have been able to have 1hr Langauge training because of all this.

Friday, April 07, 2006

lici on swing bridge on walk to cave
Dabar Square in Kathmandu.

INF Compound in Pokhara, where we are staying for 2 weeks

Mt Machaapuchre in the morning from our window after heavy rain the night before


First day in Kathmandu, view from on top of the INF building. One` of the dirtiest cities in the world!!!