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Hello again,
We have made it to Chitwan National Park after the most incredible rafting adventure! Two days down the Seti river from Pokhara to Chitwan with a wonderful man called Lama and his crew. The monsoon meant the river was a little more crazy than anticipated and it was awesome. Not sure whether lama appreciated out rafting skills but he kept screaming ‘lady power’ which we all took as a good sign. The views were incredible, massive gorges and very ‘lord of the rings esq’. Plus some opportunities to float elegantly down the river, all fun until we hit the rapids and Perry bravely aimed for the rocks (Matt and Diana, she is fine!!!). Prassand saved her twice, she jumped for any opportunity to fall out and be rescued. Mish preferred the head under approach with legs clinging to the raft whilst approaching an enormous rock. Again, elegant.
Ended up camping in some padi fields surrounded by wild dogs and apparently leopards and black bears. Oh and lots and lots of children. Was so cool as we were literally the only people on the river! Then, after sampling rice wine (i.e. 100% ethanol) in the local village we cooked a feast and practiced Nepali around the camp fire. Left the next morning for Chitwan, which was harder than anticipated due to a Maoist strike. We hitchhiked and rickshawed most of the way there, and managed to choose a resting spot just where the protest converged. Excellent. Fortunately they rather we joined in…’long live something or other’.
Today we woke up and were put on a dug out canoe and floated down the Chitwan river, past some crocs and every type of bird you could find in a text book. No dinosaurs, though the signs were falsely advertising their existence. Then went on a safari walk, saw some elephants, every form of animal excrement and mating signs, much to cj’s pleasure. Finished off with some elephant bathing, literally incredible. Got thrown off a few times, and no it isn’t elegant trying to launch yourself on an elephant with the guide man pushing from behind. Even got lifted up by their trunks!!! Now waiting for a storm to pass before elephant safari!!!
Kathmandu tomorrow providing the Maoists stay at home…
Will try and upload all of our photos in a bit, this computer is from the pre-historic times.
All our love xxxxx
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