One more night!

Well I have less than 15 minutes to type & post.

Kathmandu is a different city than we arrived. Due to the Maoists and the strike there are no vehicles on the street and no shops open. Only people and bikes. It is very quiet without all the honking and the air is definitely easier to breathe. From some sources, it does not sound like that the strike will end in the near future. It is too bad as the people need to get to work, sell things, provide services so they can make money as they have so little to begin with. Some shops risk doing business but most are closed. There is no school. We had to walk over an hour to get to the airport in Pokhara yesterday. We sent our bags by bikes and went later on foot. It has been around 30C temperature so it is quite hot. We have had thunderstorms so it is quite humid.

I leave for home tomorrow and am looking forward to it. I think we have a way to the airport as tourist buses are allowed to operate. Very interesting times. Hope it stays non-violent and that a resolution can be made.

Looking forward to home...

Linda