We're back from our trek and still in one piece (just about!). It was an amazing experience that we'll never forget. It was incredible to see how the mountain people live in such harsh conditions and to taste a little bit of their daily life. Unfortunately, the bit that Emma tasted gave her Nepali Belly.... but we won't dwell on that! We hadn't quite anticipated what the trek would entail when we began, and our legs complained bitterly at times! We passe...

Our first impression of Kathmandu is that they are a very friendly bunch! We've only spent one night here so far, but have been warmly welcomed and not bamboozled in any way! Today we booked our trek into the Himalayas. We leave on a bus for Pokhara tomorrow morning at 6.30am, which will take around 7 hours depending on the number of landslides we encounter on the way. The actual trek begins on Friday and will last for 5 days. We've hired a guide and a p...

Arrived in one piece and found our way to the hotel after experiencing the crazy Indian road system! Been exploring the sights and sounds of New Delhi today, and checking out the local cuisine (bit hotter than Brick Lane or Tandoori Nights in the UK!). Just popped into a ramshackle internet cafe by the roadside to jot down a postcard. Will upload photos when we have a more time. A little Indian man is pestering us to leave for the airport now. Kathmandu, her...

Here is our full itinery (subject to change and having a good time!). Mon, Sep 6: BRITISH AIRWAYS, BA 0143 From: LONDON HEATHROW, UNITED KINGDOM (LHR) Departs: 9:55am To: DELHI, INDIA (DEL) Arrives: 11:00pm Tue, Sep 7: ROYAL NEPAL AIRLINES, RA 0218 From: DELHI, INDIA (DEL) Departs: 7:25pm To: KATHMANDU, NEPAL (KTM) Arrives: 9:15pm Trekking and then overland through northern India down to Goa. Get a tan, we...