Nepal Round Up

Another one down!

We've spent five weeks in Nepal; amongst the yaks, yetis, stupa and Sherpa, and it's not hard to see why we dedicated most of our travelling time here... theres so much to do and see and there is something for everyone: Along the greatest heights of the Himalaya you can witness some of the best trekking on earth, or get your adrenaline kick from world-class white-water rafting, kayaking and moutain biking. Witness wildlife in action at Chitwan or Bardia National Parks, or soak up the city culture in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

All this amazing diversity and the Nepali people leave you enchanted by their open customs and friendliness. We've had some great times and some hairy times, so here are our highs and lows:

TRIUMPHS:

- Trekking to Everest Base Camp and stumbling up to Kallar Patter for one of the best views in the world
- Venturing off guideless on our own trek and reaching the relgious site of Muktinath
- Relaxing, rowing and re-charging in the laid back vibe of Pokhara
- Coming so close to endangered wild animals in the Jungle, and running for our lives
- Playing and bathing with the tame elephants in Chitwan
- Getting to know the lovely, friendly locals such as Oscar and Bim

DOWNFALLS:

- Andy getting his first bout of the trots, well, it was bound to happen sooner or later
- Getting stranded by the strike, although I can think or worse places to be stuck than the wonderful jungle
- Feeling a bit deflated from the monotonous food in the tea houses - 6 year old jam springs to mind. eugh!
- Freezing cold temperatures on the base camp trek, keeping my thermals on for a lot longer than is hygenic