Posts Tagged ‘Kathmandu’

Posted in TRAVELS on August 3, 2005

Preparing for Bhutan

My last day in Kathmandu is fairly uneventful. I leave Bahktapur after lunch and arrive in the early afternoon. I try a few hotels here but none convince me that their doors can lock safely: I manage to open every door they show me with my leatherman. Continue Reading

Posted in TRAVELS on August 1, 2005

Scooting about

The plane for Kathmandu was only leaving in the early afternoon, so I had a bit of time to kill in the morning. I checked out of the hotel and went in town. As I was walking about, I saw a sign “scooter and motorbike rental”. I hesitated a long time before renting one: I was in ... Continue Reading

Posted in TRAVELS on July 29, 2005

Jazz and candles for squirrels

All is booked for Pokhara. I am leaving Saturday morning at 10:00, flying with Shangri-la Airline. This gives me some time to do some further tourist things in Kathmandu for the day. After a late wake up, I feel like a colony of bats have taken hold of my head (a peculiar feeling, I assure ... Continue Reading

Posted in TRAVELS on July 28, 2005

I met the prettiest girl in Nepal

Namaste everyone. Namaste is my new word for the day, it means: hello, welcome, pleased to meet you, see you soon, thank you all at once. In actual fact, the real meaning is: “may the whole of your qualities be blessed and protected by the gods”. So there, you, Namaste all. Tod ... Continue Reading

Posted in TRAVELS on July 27, 2005

Bollywood in Kathmandu

Kathmandu is a pearl nestled in the green valleys of Nepal. Its power of attraction to foreign visitors has always been huge, be it for the cultural aspect of its art and culture, the easy going fashion of the locals, the stunning views and outdoor expeditionary potential or even just for ... Continue Reading