Kathmandu and EBC trek in earthquake aftermath
May 19th, 2015, 08:58 AM
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Kathmandu and EBC trek in earthquake aftermath
I just returned from Nepal, after visiting Kathmandu and trekking to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, right during the earthquakes.
Check out my full trip report at: http://bonatravels.com/2015/05/19/co...summary-nepal/
Check out my full trip report at: http://bonatravels.com/2015/05/19/co...summary-nepal/
May 19th, 2015, 10:08 AM
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Thanks for your report. I'm glad you were able to trek safely.
I hope the Nepali people will get the help they need to rebuild their lives. I agree that a return of tourists is important in this process.
I hope the Nepali people will get the help they need to rebuild their lives. I agree that a return of tourists is important in this process.
May 19th, 2015, 11:14 PM
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This is a good current thread [one of many] from TA, which addresses the difficult balancing act about tourists returning...
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTop...Zone_Cent.html
Reply #7 in the above links to another v.good thread on Lonely Planet, particularly the posting by Joe (LP Staff).
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTop...Zone_Cent.html
Reply #7 in the above links to another v.good thread on Lonely Planet, particularly the posting by Joe (LP Staff).
Jun 1st, 2015, 11:59 AM
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can I add my thanks for your informative and sensitive report?
There is absolutely no chance that I will ever make it to EBC which is why I enjoy the accounts of those who have.
Good for you for persisting with your trip despite all the indications to the contrary - as you say the area will be desperately in need of tourists in the coming months.
Good luck with your next trip.
There is absolutely no chance that I will ever make it to EBC which is why I enjoy the accounts of those who have.
Good for you for persisting with your trip despite all the indications to the contrary - as you say the area will be desperately in need of tourists in the coming months.
Good luck with your next trip.
Jun 2nd, 2015, 05:35 AM
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Interesting, thought provoking article from yesterday's Kathmandu Post...
http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathman...ed/276855.html
There should be plenty of rebuilding projects for locals to he employed on.
Tourists are fine, so long as they aren't of the rubber-necking, voyeuristic variety. All they do is get in the way, and eat and drink stuff that the locals are being routinely deprived of.
http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathman...ed/276855.html
There should be plenty of rebuilding projects for locals to he employed on.
Tourists are fine, so long as they aren't of the rubber-necking, voyeuristic variety. All they do is get in the way, and eat and drink stuff that the locals are being routinely deprived of.
