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
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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
Strong Sherpa: Sindhupalchok, Nepal
What a view to wake up to Sherpa is the name of an ethnic group who live up in the Himalayas close to the Tibetan border, the most mountainous region of Nepal. Sherpas are regarded as experts in mountaineering and play a big part on any major trek. These days the term Sherpa is…Continue reading Strong Sherpa: Sindhupalchok, Nepal