The first day in the Himalayas and I have just had the bus ride from hell - 8 hours on a local bus - stopping every 5 mins to try and pick up passengers from here, there, and everywhere. The trafic was choatic, the driving was erratic and the road was windy and pot-holed. But even so the heat was so stiffling that I was actually willing the wanna rally driver to go faster to actually get some breeze. What an introduction to travelling backpacker style!!! Gladl...

Beer by candlelight. First night in Kathmandu, out at dinner by myself and suddenly all the lights in the street have just gone out. So they brought me a candle to drink my beer by. Loving it!!!! PS Must remember that people never say no here! Do you have free wifi and take credit cards? Yes to both actually meant no wifi and I must pay by cash, but we want your custom!!