Back in December I was sitting at home with my parents scoffing my face with festive chocolates with a large glass of red wine in hand. We had sat down to watch Levison Wood’s Channel 4 documentary ‘Walking The Himalayas’. This episode showed him walking the Kusma-Gyadi suspension bridge which is the tallest in Nepal. I…Continue reading To the tallest suspension bridge by motorbike: Pokhara, Nepal
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Trekking Nepal: Kathmandu Valley
Forgetting that Hugo had to collect his Indian Visa, we were stuck in Kathmandu for another four days. I could have happily spent four days chilling out drinking good coffee and maybe seeing a bit more of Kathmandu but we felt we needed to do something. Last minute we decided to catch the local bus…Continue reading Trekking Nepal: Kathmandu Valley
Surprises on every corner: Kathmandu, Nepal
I was lucky enough to be joined in Kathmandu by over 35 friends and fellow volunteers thanks to yet another national holiday. I was also joined by my brother Peter Hugo who I hadn’t seen in over 18 months. We enjoyed the weekend at Alobar 1000 hostel which is the place to staying you are after a…Continue reading Surprises on every corner: Kathmandu, Nepal
Memoirs of Melamchi, Nepal
My time in Melamchi has been a memorable one. My two weeks here have felt like a life time. I have my favourite shop owners, street food snacks and have made friends with local children. My days off start with a trip to the local bakery hidden amongst the rubble. The young doughnut boy…Continue reading Memoirs of Melamchi, Nepal