Crazy Town...

So, John and I just got back from our amazing Golden Week trip. For those of you that are behind this is like the big holiday time in Japan, so John gets some extra days off and all the expats take advantage.

We went on more of an "adventure vacation" if you will on a tour of Tibet, but starting in Nepal. Don't get too excited as this is more of a teaser and is only the first Kathmandu portion of events. We flew from Tokyo to Kathmandu via Hong Kong and Dhaka and got in late, but had the next day to check in with our tour company and see some of the sights. This turned out to be a very good move (the extra day I mean).

We head out the first morning and past the lovely walls of hotel I can only describe the city as pure chaos. Cars everywhere, people everywhere, trash everywhere....honking your horn is a past time and you may indeed find the world champs here in Kathmandu. John and I just had one of those moments....you look at each other and know that you are thinking the exact same thing....what in the world have we gotten ourselves into. We agreed that indeed it was one of the craziest places that we'd been to thusfar.

We saw Durbar Square and the Monkey Temple and walked around Thamel Street. It was great! Then we met up with our tour manager who gave us the low down on our Tibet visit. And I quote....well, despite the three star rating, most of the hotels are akin to Guest Houses, so don't have too high of expectations. Also if you need something or have a question even if it seems small or obvious please tell your Tibetan guide...those Tibetans are really different and they don't assume anything....oh and then can be shifty, so watch out for that. Oh and one last thing.....whatever you do, DON'T give anyone a credit card for payment here outside at any of the shops on the street below...shifty I tell you...shifty. AWESOME.

Obviously we have a million more things to share about our Tibet experience, but here's Nepal (round 1 that is). ENJOY!

Until next time...Jenn