Bruce and I arrived last evening into Kathmandu last evening about 10 pm local time, just as the power went out for the night! The drive through the narrow streets of the darkened city was a quick introduction to a whole new world. Once through the guarded gate to the Hotel Vaishali we were welcomed by the beautiful oasis of the marbled lobby. By Nepalese standards it was the Ritz. Plentiful, courteous and friendly staff made our check in very memorable.
After unpacking and a bit of post flight organization Bruce and I enjoyed a few moments listening to the hustle and bustle of the city streets outside our rooms, just as the hotel’s power generator shut down for the evening.
The picture here was taken on our morning walk. We left our hotel and had a meeting with Saroj Neupane, and Sudarshan of Beyond The Limits Trek & Expedition Ltd, who will be our guides while here in Nepal. We spend about 2 hours in their offices reviewing logistics and getting to know each other. Bruce and I then took an hour walk through the narrow streets of the Thamal District with life like you’ve never seen before. We were constantly assailed by odors, most of them pleasant. The Thamal District is one of 50 districts in Kathmandu. Districts would be the equivalent of the Burroughs in New York City.
Bruce and I had lunch at a Thai place close to the hotel and met Rodger on our walk back to the hotel. We
spend an hour or so this afternoon with Saroj checking our gear, making sure we had everything we needed and not too much as well. All of us did a fine job packing and we’re ready to leave on the 6:30 am flight to Lukla on Monday morning.
Tomorrow we have a tour lined up with a driver and a guide to view the must see sights around Kathmandu.
After unpacking and a bit of post flight organization Bruce and I enjoyed a few moments listening to the hustle and bustle of the city streets outside our rooms, just as the hotel’s power generator shut down for the evening.
The picture here was taken on our morning walk. We left our hotel and had a meeting with Saroj Neupane, and Sudarshan of Beyond The Limits Trek & Expedition Ltd, who will be our guides while here in Nepal. We spend about 2 hours in their offices reviewing logistics and getting to know each other. Bruce and I then took an hour walk through the narrow streets of the Thamal District with life like you’ve never seen before. We were constantly assailed by odors, most of them pleasant. The Thamal District is one of 50 districts in Kathmandu. Districts would be the equivalent of the Burroughs in New York City.
Bruce and I had lunch at a Thai place close to the hotel and met Rodger on our walk back to the hotel. We
spend an hour or so this afternoon with Saroj checking our gear, making sure we had everything we needed and not too much as well. All of us did a fine job packing and we’re ready to leave on the 6:30 am flight to Lukla on Monday morning.Tomorrow we have a tour lined up with a driver and a guide to view the must see sights around Kathmandu.
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