58.01-05 Nepal 2023: A Peek into City Life...talk of tough living conditions for its citizens...and some incredible opportunities we found.
Kathmandu, from a stupa (Monkey Temple/Shrine). Temple used infrequently where siblings may bless each other...not surprising then. We would not know where to begin relating information, our experiences, observations and dilemmas that have arisen from and in this fascinating country. It's not often that we are stuck for words but in this case we are. We'll take a break and try to get our minds back in gear. After a particularly rough start in the country due to illness, we are finding our feet and fortunately, also found some fascinating hiking opportunities. We also have walked Kathmandu extensively, and currently, the city of Pokhara as we prepare to move toward treks in the high mountains. What's striking is living in neighborhoods, amongst the locals and getting to know them, even slightly, while dealing with the customs, regulations and chaos. What's always been something fascinating for us over the years is that we seem to immerse ourselves naturally int...