So, after a harrowing bus trip and zero sleep, I finally made it back to Thamel in Kathmandu. I only had a few days before my flight home, so I took the time to enjoy the city. I spent a day wandering the streets, eventually making my way to Durbur Square. The square is a famous meeting point within Kathmandu, and is one of the best examples of wood carving in Nepal. I treated myself to getting mehandi (henna) on my hands, which only took a few hours. I fin...

Namaste! After two uneventful flights I arrived in Kathmandu. I was picked up by the volunteer organisation and taken to a guest house in Thamel with a few of the other volunteers. Thamel is known for being the tourist area of Kathmandu, and the area where most people stay, shop and eat. Our group spent the first few days sightseeing and doing language and culture classes in the guesthouse. We explored a few of the famous temples and a popular lookout spot, whi...