Kathmandu - Day 39
Trip Start
Jan 31, 2008
1
44
251
Trip End
Ongoing
Kathmandu,
Nepal
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Started the day by losing 2kgs from my backpack by posting home some books, maps and other odds and ends. Will be doing this more frequently with equipment and stuff I don't need. The parcel will hopefully be in the UK in two weeks not that it matters.
Thought I better do some sight seeing as I don't want to waste anymore of my time in Nepal. So I meandered through the narrow streets of Thamel for a while. I saw numerous ancient buildings which are on the brink of falling down, with beautiful carved window frames and ornate Brickwork. On the ground floor of these buildings contained little shops selling all types produce. Small shrines in the middle of crossing roads are a hive of activity, with sellers, pedestrians and interesting motoring
Durbar Sq 1
. From Thamel I walked the mile to Durbar Square which is where the old royal place was situated 100 years ago and many, many temples and typical Nepalese wood/brick buildings. The square is across quite a large area, with traffic weaving in and out the temples. I'm really surprised they don't ban traffic, but I suppose that would take away the chaotic charm of the place.
Thunder, lighting and heavy rain. Some of my favourite weather. Went out just before the deluge began and drunk black tea in a Chinese styled pagoda which is build round a small tree in the Kathmandu guest house. Need to go and speak to the trekking agency to decide what to do with my remaining two weeks in Nepal.
