Kathmandu
Pete Writes: The initial feeling of arriving in a new country was really exciting. We managed to get our visa ok, after 45minutes queuing! We then jumped in a prepaid taxi to the guest house. The driver seemed really friendly, until he started to try and push his guesthouse on us. Luckily 4 weeks in India had helped us to build up a tolerance to touts and scammers. We insisted that we wanted to go to our guest house, but he would not drop the sale. It ended up with me and Chloe making a dash for it whilst the driver threw some insults and slammed his doors in a hissy fit 
After checking into our guest house we decided to have a look at Thamel, the main tourist area in Kathmandu. It was a refreshing change to see lots of westerners and loads of choice of restaurants that did not involve curry! Needless to say we have eaten Thai, Italian and Mexican since being here. Oh and we have some really good coffee and cake:)
Both Chloe and I have also felt a bit peaky over the last few days, so we have not really done too much sight seeing (apart from the bathroom) We managed to walk to Durbhar square which was really interesting and have also found that every town has a Durbhar square, that makes things slightly confusing.
Chloe Writes: First impressions of Nepal are all good. The people are very smiley and friendly and the place is a lot cleaner that India (but that’s not hard). Thamel has a very holiday like feel with all the bars and restaurants, there are also countless trekking shops with a load of rip-off gear such as North Face. Pete compared it to a ski resort for hikers. As Pete said we both haven’t felt well since we got here but the show must go on and we are heading to the Royal Chitwan National Park tomorrow.
Page Gallery
Durbhar Square
Sadu (Holy Man)
There are lots of Hawkers in Thamel, although it was quite refreshing to meet one that wasn’t selling Tigar Balm or wooden elephants (No Tash, I haven’t brought one of these….Yet!)
Temples
Thamel High Street
No wonder the roads in Kathmandu are kaos
Tags: Nepal
October 7th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Hi PJ & Chloe
Have replied to your e-mail re: house.
Hope you are both feeling better and continue to enjoy your extended holiday!
Speak soon xx
October 7th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
wow! we have just caught up on your blogs from the camel track on, we’re exhausted from just reading it!!
Sorry to hear you’re both feeling ill again, probabally the shock of not having curry, good old cake
We’re trying hard to sell your car at a good price, but people just don’t seem interested. we haven’t had any calls so far (we’ll email once we have some news on that one).
looking forward to the next update.
love lots
Kirsty & Gary xxx
October 7th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Hi U2,
It was so cool to get your phone call. For a change I was lost for words. You look beautiful in your mauve dress and trousers Chloe very in keeping with the country.
Hope you both are feeling better maybe you should try eating some ordinary food. Anyway coffe and cake seems to have gone down well.
Have a bit of a rest and will blog you again!! Kissess and love M xxx
October 7th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
PS. Pete, I think you have had a makeover you look ten years younger.
The beard has gone and you have hair…on you head!!
Traveling definitely suits you.
Love Future Mum-in-lawx
October 8th, 2007 at 8:11 am
Hi guys,just been reading about your adventures,and it’s left me feeling very nostalgic(not the kakapoopoos though).I can’t believe it’s been 17 years since my trip to that amazing part of the world.I don’t know if you are planning to do a trek,but it was one of the highlights of my whole trip.Enjoy yourselves,India & Nepal are fantastic places,they stay with you forever.Love and Peace Marc…xxx
October 10th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Hi Marc,
Good to hear from you, I cant believe it was 17 years ago, i remember when you went. I’m sure things have changed massively since then with tourism etc..
We are in the jungle at the moment but are heading to Pokhora in the anapurna mountain rage to do a 2 week treck. Do you remember which treck you did?
Love to Alison & the boys.
Chloe & Pete x
October 10th, 2007 at 9:29 pm
Hi Mum,
Were both feeling better in time for our trek, an exhausting 2 hour jungle walk in the heat seemed to have shaken off what ever we had.
Pete’s considering a head shave later today.
Take care, lots of love x
October 10th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Hi Kirsty & Gary,
We are both better and are enjoying the break from curry although on our 2 week treck it will be Nepali curry probably every night :o)
Dont worry about the car, what ever you can get for it is cool, were in no hurry for the money x
Speak to you soon, lots of love x
October 11th, 2007 at 12:19 am
Hiya,
Clo - your looking like a true traveller!! Don’t worry, I’m sure you will end up investing in a wooden elephant
I hope your both feeling better. Keep getting the water down you!!
Lots of hugs
Nat XXXXXXXXXXXXX
October 12th, 2007 at 5:27 am
Hi Tash,
I have a wooden elephant and it’s a biggen, were considering charging for elephant rides down hanham high street when we get back.
I just need to try to post it home, i just hope it doesnt cost more than the elephant its-self :o)
Lots of Love x
November 12th, 2007 at 9:38 am
Hi guys you dont know me but i went into taunton leisure to get some stuff for a year or so trip starting in jan and Petes dad told us about your trip so i looked you up and it looks like you guys are doing a simular trip to me and my friend. I hope you dont mind me emailing you but its good to chat to fellow travellers and i have looked at your site and saw you mentioned about bombay being bit more pricey and i just wondered what kinda budget your following each day? We are leaving in jan and saving hard but a pointer money wise wud be great plus any other tips you can think of if you do have time to write back would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Sarah Trebble
contact address tpcrazy17@yahoo.co.uk
November 13th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Love the sign. Brilliant - make sure you post that on Bootsnall.com - a must see!
We were really lazy travellers. I’m thinking we’re not the only ones ;o)
November 14th, 2007 at 1:42 am
Hi Sarah,
I’ll put together an email for you.
Chloe.