Hotel Manaslu Kathmandu
230, Hotel Marg, Lazimpat Kathmandu, Nepal
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Nepal... Never End Peace And Love
Hello my friends!
I have quite the stomache ache, so I will try to make this blog quick. I doubt that will happen. See how much I care about you!
We arrived in Kathmandu at about 10pm. We had to get an on the spot VISA from the airport. The procedure itself was quite quick… We got our luggage (each suitcase coming complete with broken zipper – Henderson family, I will get you a new suitcase!) and headed out of this tiny airport (maybe compared ...
I lose it...again
... the first two layers are accessible to the public. There are signs and obstacles discouraging going up to the higher layers. Occasionally I see tourists up there. Hindus and backpackers mostly, taking pictures. Most Buddhists wouldn't be so disrespectful. Sometimes the officer sees them and whistles them down. Sometimes he doesn't. I turned enforcer the other day and called a few of them down, but it's like fighting the tide. Eventually I gave up. ...
The city of dust and smog...
... commonly known as "Monkey Temple". It is a Buddhist temple and stupa where Buddhists and Hindus pray. The painted eyes at the top of the stupa represent the eyes of Buddha - a common sight all over Nepal. There are monks meditating and chanting "Om Mani Padme Hum" - Hail to the jewel in the lotus - while walking around the spinning prayer wheels. The views from the top of the hill over-look all of Kathmandu Valley making it a really beautiful place ...
Bug or altitude sickness?
... the same iconic status as Everest, nor would we get a ‘peak’ (gotta love it lol ) at the highest point on earth but by all accounts the ‘Anna Purna circuit’ is more than a match to its heavyweight opponent.
Joining me on the trek was Niall (fellow Manorhamilton man and college mate) and his wife Brid. They didn’t like to admit this but it was part of their honeymoon :-). No honeymoon suites here folks!! Also booked up was Gary ...
A Two Temple Town
... fact that they had basically lost their families for their entire childhoods, it was an amazing and eye-opening experience to again remind us of how privileged and fortunate we are in things we have been given and take for granted.
After returning to the embassy and getting our Indian visas on Friday morning, we visited two of Kathmandu's famous religious sites. First up was Boudha, a largest Buddhist stupa set in a square of restaurants and shops ...



