A quick visit to Kathmandu

What is usually a 6-7hr bus trip for the 200km from Pokhara to Kathmandu, typical for us, ended up being about 11hrs long! We had a wizz of a visit to the capital city of Nepal, which Jean has very fond memories 15yrs ago, but of course has seen so much change in that time. Still, despite all the development, pollution and dust, it is quite a magical city, with a maze of small streets with amazing old temples, shrines and stupas almost every street corner or square and precious old wood carved doors or lined buildings.Read more