Despite a messed up body clock I am now sitting in Kathmandu and judging from how tired I am sorry to say that this will not be a very long entry.
The time is 22:12 and this place is crazy!!
We were greeted with a smile at Kathmandu airport by Harri has been hired as our guide for the time we are staying here.
From the first moment we drove out of the airport there were countless shops made out of corrugated iron, cattle grazing at the side of the road, goats on the pavement and little men running back and fourth with little carts attached to their bicycles. (I later was informed by lonely planet that these are called rickshaws and provide a cheaper alternative transport to taxis provided you don't have much luggage.)
After resorting to the duck and run method numerous times to cross the road we found that there are very few rules when it comes to driving in Nepal. Traffic lights mean nothing!
Our guide told us that those who are rich enough to drive cars pass the driving test easily as the examiner can be bribed. Hmmmmmmmm *contemplates going to Nepal to do her driving test*
Right, have to get up at 5AM tomorrow so will talk soon.
Laters!!!
Jessxo
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