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Thu, 13 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [395] | Comments [2]
I didn't get much sleep last night, my intestines were waging a war against my stomach and the resulting implosions didn't make for a night of comfort. I had to run to the toilet several times for fear of what might happen, but it wasn't till 6am that ... Read more >
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 | By andrewalex | Views [1900] | Comments [5]
We are basking in the Thai sun at the moment, preparing to embark deep into the ocean on a scuba diving trip. But for now, we need to tell you about travelling the other direction... If any of you have seen the episode of The Simpsons where Homer ... Read more >
Tags: mountains
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [365] | Comments [1]
Was not in top form this morning - could barely lift myself out of bed! Things didn't get better when I realised how sweaty I was, with no clean clothes or towel - I hadn't picked them up from the laundry! The only good thing was that I had an excuse ... Read more >
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [401]
Things are starting to slow down a little as I get more accustomed to the Nepali way of time. Not having much work in the office isn't helping. I keep trying to do things to liven up the schedule but I am running out of new options fast. Again today ... Read more >
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Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [403]
Thamel is not the ideal place to see true Nepali culture. What you do see is catered specifically for tourists, for a profit of course. So I can't say i've delved into Nepal's culture a great deal, despite trying within the limitations. But today i ... Read more >
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Sun, 9 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [459]
Every day a kid or two will beg me to buy a postcard or just outright give them some rupees. Today they ganged up to mug me! A half dozen or so of the little bastards were waiting on the street corner and spread out a rope across the path when I ... Read more >
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Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [411]
The art of haggling is a hard one at best, especially when you have no idea the actual value of the item your trying to get for cheap. I went to dozens of shops looking for trekking boots, but the opening price would range from 2800 to 6000 rupees (50-... Read more >
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Fri, 7 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [373]
As you could expect last night got pretty wild. Like most other hippies, the Nepalis were keen on crowding around fires, staring into the flames. So in to time there were bonfires on the streets of Thamel with loads of Nepali youth drinking and smoking.... Read more >
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Thu, 6 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [452]
Apparently Amsterdam isn't the only place for hippies to enjoy their favourite plant legally. I discovered this when I went to the holiest shrine in Kathmandu to check out a big festival celebrating Shiva - a god who was pretty keen on the hashish. It ... Read more >
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Wed, 5 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [432] | Comments [1]
My recent state of bulemia has made me in dire need of a belt. For all you people wanting to slim down, eat some under-cooked buffalo in Asia! One night of rigorous activity and you will be shedding the kilos! I was very hesitant in leaving the guest ... Read more >
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Tue, 4 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [452] | Comments [1]
I am taking back last nights claim of the indian food being worthwhile. Over the night I had frequent trips to visit my new best friend - the toilet. Spewing from both ends is fun only for so long, even less when its a particularly cold night and your ... Read more >
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Mon, 3 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [503] | Comments [1]
I am feeling sick at the moment, all because of what i ate. Not that I have diarrhea or a fever, just ate too many Gulab Jamins! they tasted so damn good i over gorged on them and am suffering now. Was worth it. Today I got a lift back to Thamel on ... Read more >
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Sun, 2 Mar 2008 | By andrewalex | Views [1302] | Comments [2]
Well, people, collect your bet money- we are alive and well back in Kathmandu and still have most of our fingers and toes. And did we mention we are now paying 25 rupees per hour for internet!? Wow! This will still be a quick post as we have a lot of ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Sun, 2 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [378] | Comments [1]
Bloody cold day. Made getting out of bed really hard, even if I only have a shitty blanket covering me. The cold shower was an experience I never want to go through again, dont care how badly I smell. Slow office day as the printer was goign haywire.... Read more >
Tags: Mountains
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 | By counsell | Views [350]
Saturday - a day off! With the free time I headed out to Patan, a suburb of Kathmandu. Gathering up enough nerve to use the public buses was hard, but I was determined to save paying 2 dollars for a taxi. It became even harder when I reached the bus ... Read more >
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