58.25 Nepal: Wandering and wondering about Kathmandu...it's no wonder that we wander...plus an inclusion of a few high hills for completion.
Kalm before Kathmandu. Sassy Lassy: Well, that's one interpretation of sassy and Lassie. Jen is about to cross the road (this is an easy one as it is narrow). We have learned the technique which is interesting, dangerous and always exciting. We usually hold hands, our breath and pray. The secret is to watch the motorists approaching and anticipate which side of the road the closest vehicle will favor. Should it appear it will go slightly away from us then we wait. If the vehicle moves toward us, then we continue across to the next 'lane', allowing it to pass on our inside. Seriously, it works but one has to be aggressive and stand one's ground notwithstanding the fact that it's a machine and we are merely skin and bones with some fat, on a bad eating day. One point of positive news: It appears that accidents do not occur despite the chaos, lack of road rules, laws and etiquette. For the record, there are no traffic lights, stop signs or any indications/instru...