Kathie can you describe the wooden windows for me? They sound intreging. Loved your report, you and Cheryl make your trip sound so relaxing, when I know to see all you did you were on the go all the time. Great trip and looking forward to Cheryls oictures. See you in LA?

Kathie,

Always love your attention to detail and I admire and envy your thoughtful way of shopping. Your house must be a museum of treasures from past trips.

Kathmandu was always on our list and it just got bumped up a couple of spots, thanks.

Is Japan on your long list, lol?

Aloha!

Karen, the wooden windows are hard to describe. They are so intricately carved. You will see photos once they get posted.

HT, of course Japan is on our long list as well. We're planning to get back to two trips a year which will help us tackle that long list! We did restrain ourselves this time in our shopping. The house is so full we have to be more restrained. Besides, when we move to Bangkok we'll have to pack it all!

Yes, we plan to be at the LA gtg. I hope you and Linda will be there too!

they better be there, they are the life of the party, especially when peter tells about his dead relatives....!!

hope to see ken and lcuy and others there as well, now that the LA to HI bridge is complete...

thanks kathie! I will be in Kathmandu in 3 weeks. hurrah! I will definitely be taking a copy of your report. cheers!

Cheryl's photos are now posted
www.marlandc.com
at the bottom of the page click the link for the Kathmandu Valley photos

fantastic photos as usual. Cheryl really has the eye for the pics and it shows. The presentations are also getting better and better. Bravo!


Aloha!

Very nice Kathie and thanks for sharing!

i only made it through the first series before bed time...as usual fantastic pics...

Thanks, everyone, I have conveyed your comments to Cheryl.

i've now looked at two sections...they are wonderful...now i think i may have to rearrange priorities and head there soon....

I'm glad you are enjoying them, Bob.

Kathie, I am doing the Everest Bse Camp trek in about three weeks and need a sub-zero sleeping bag. Are there plenty of camping shops (reputable, not dodgy knock-offs) in Kathmandu?
Here in Australia they are SOOOO expensive ($500).

Also, are there ATMS in the airport or is it a good idea to have a bit of Nepalese currency? US dollars too?

Getting around ok? Even without a guide?

There are plenty of camping shops. Ther are lots of knock-off available, some are good quality some are not. You should be able to find what you need in Kathmandu.

There is an ATM on the outside of teh airport building, right after you leave the arrivals hall. Just ask - someone will point you to it.

If you are getting a visa on arrival, you might want the right amount in US$, though they will accept AUS$, though may not be able to give you change. You'll only use Nepalese currency once you're through the visa process.

It's very easy to get around. Taxis are cheap, just make sure you negotiate a price before you get in. The only places where you might want a guide are at the Durbar Squares, and then only to get all of the history.

Let me know if I can answer any other questions.

Have a great trip!

ttt

How could I have missed this the first time around???!!!

Great report as usual Kathie,love the details and my hats off to Cheryl once again, she really knows how to capture the essence of a place. I'm surprised at how much I recognise from my 1998 trip.

Thanks, Femi, I'm glad you enjoyed my report and Cheryl's photos.

Great report Kathie! What fun reliving all the wonderful places we visited in and around Kathmandu by reading your story. You did a great job summarizing the region, its sights and the culture...a excellent reference for me, thanks.

I also really enjoyed the photos! Lovely of you to share your trip!

Thanks, erwench. I'm looking forward to reading your report!

Well Kathie, accidentally I seem to be heading back to Kathmando-o-o-o in a fortnight - so, of course, the first thing I thought of was your stellar report to catch up on all the things I've missed before.

Here it is again, back where it belongs - on the top of the board.