We're in Kathmandu now

@JudyEv (340216)
Rockingham, Australia
January 21, 2020 1:48am CST
We arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, last night and we’re having a bit of ‘quiet time’ after walking quite a bit this morning. The flight wasn’t too bad but we only had an hour between flights at Kuala Lumpur. As our first flight was delayed two hours we had no hope of catching the second plane. Both were booked with Malaysian Airlines who looked after us well, giving us breakfast and lunch vouchers and use of a hotel room until the new flight which left at 8pm. This plane had very little legroom so it was extremely difficult to get comfortable enough to sleep. We were met by a taxi from our hotel and arrived there 10.30pm so it was pretty much straight to sleep. The room is really basic but cheap and clean with free wi-fi. Breakfast is included and we had it in a rooftop garden. I had porridge which I haven’t had for ages and ages. The photo is from the front of our hotel. I find the whole thing a bit confronting. Pedestrians, cars and motor-bikes all sharing much the same space and taxi-drivers all clamouring for our business. We asked a young man for directions who asked a man riding a pedal rickshaw affair. He reckoned he knew where we wanted to go so we went with him but after some time he had to ask for directions. The guy he asked said they all say they know a place but half the time they don’t. But it’s all good and tomorrow we’ll probably get to see the little boy we’re sponsoring.
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Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
21 Jan 20
Thank you for the update and the photo. Now I am excited to see your foster child.
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Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
22 Jan 20
@JudyEv gee, that's nice to hear. I hope you would post pictures.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
@Alexandoy I'll get some up eventually.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jan 20
We leave in about 15 minutes to take a taxi to their place.
crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
24 Jan 20
that'd be part 'f my fear 'f flyin', gettin' stuck someplace waitin' fer a plane. so glad 't worked out though'n the airline took decent care 'f ya. bummer 'bout no leg space. i hear tell they pack folks like sardines these days. a bit congested there outside yer hotel, but glad such 'tis clean 'n they feed ya, too. most interestin' nobody knows where nothin' 'd be? sounds like back'n the hills, they'd argue fer a good 30 minutes 'r more 'til they'd decide which direction ya needed to go. hope by now y'ave gotten to meet that young fella 'n the family, too. be safe!
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
24 Jan 20
@JudyEv so glad ya got to meet the lil fella. lookin' ferward to yer discussion 'f such. that'd be wonderful news :)
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 20
We've met the little boy and I'll try to write about him soon. Everything else is going well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jan 20
@crazyhorseladycx He is a cute little boy - the apple of everyone's eye. lol
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
21 Jan 20
i so appreciate local pictures. glad you're safe. to you it's confronting, to us it's normal. in fact, i know some places here are even more crowded and narrower than that but i don't live in such places. it's the same way when people from countries like ours visit overseas. they're overwhelmed by the width of sidewalks, how to cross, parking, etc. hahaha! that car sure takes me back when i was young. i'm so okay with basic, cheap, clean and free wifi. but i would want it a bit spacious since i'm tall. so why was your flight delayed?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
They didn't give a reason for the delay. And I know people from big cities do get quite overwhelmed with the space and quiet of Australia's country areas. I felt a bit better about it all today but yesterday I just wanted to get back to our hotel room and a bit of quiet.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
24 Jan 20
@JudyEv some people can hit the ground running, but some need time to get settled
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 20
@hereandthere I'm not used to so much hustle and bustle.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
21 Jan 20
I surely missed some of your posts Judy, I did not know you were travelling to Nepal. It seems that Asiatic airlines have less space for the legs because people in those countries are shorter. They all knew the place but they all had to ask, I hope you reached destination without too much delay.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
23 Jan 20
@JudyEv They use the same planes but there are more seats inside Asiatic airlines, so more passengers aboard.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
It was quite a snap decision to come here for a wedding. I hadn't thought about the Asiatic airlines and less room. They use the same planes as other airlines but perhaps they move the seats around.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 20
@LadyDuck That makes sense.
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ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
22 Jan 20
That so normal for most of our cities too. If you do happen to come to India and the North East part at that would love to host you. Will take you around some quiet places too
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
Thanks for your invitation. I don't think we'll have time this trip but your offer is very much appreciated.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 20
@responsiveme Thanks. I'll do that.
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ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
23 Jan 20
@JudyEv keep it in mind. For your next trip to Kathmandu include Assam
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jan 20
The planes need to give you more room. Looks congested. Enjoy!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
The plane was very cramped. Not fun at all.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 20
@CarolDM Not to worry. If that's the worst that happens, we'll be doing well.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jan 20
@JudyEv Sorry!
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (72141)
• United States
21 Jan 20
I’ve heard many flights have very little leg room. The breakfast at the rooftop garden sounds nice. Good luck tomorrow
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (72141)
• United States
23 Jan 20
@JudyEv that would be awful
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
The plane was very tight. If the person in front put their seat back it was almost in your face.
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bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
21 Jan 20
oh your life sounds so exciting. Every time I read one of your posts I so enjoy descriptions of what you are doing. I bet you make good money writing dear. Can't wait to see how your sponsored child is doing
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bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
23 Jan 20
@JudyEv oh I see
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
Thanks for the kind words. I don't really write for cash. Sometimes I pick up a small win in a competition but that's about it.
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rakski
@rakski (123380)
• Philippines
21 Jan 20
it is good to know you are there already. It seems like a busy street, the one in front of your hotel
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rakski
@rakski (123380)
• Philippines
22 Jan 20
@JudyEv oh as I see in the picture, it looks like it can be a very busy street.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jan 20
The hotel itself is on a side street but within a short distance then it's very busy.
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susan
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jan 20
yeahhh I'm glad you arrived safe... the town and cities are too crowded and busy for me too ... I'd be looking forward to some quiet time in the mountains lol have a nice time...
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susan
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Jan 20
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 20
Thanks. We've off to Pokhara one day soon so that will be nice.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
21 Jan 20
Delayed flights have messed us up our travel plans at times, but everything always seems to work out well.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Jan 20
@JudyEv That’s quite lucky for you.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
We were lucky in that it didn't make much difference to us really. We had no immediate appointments to meet.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Jan 20
I'm glad you got there. The picture makes it look very crowded. I'm surprised to see English on the signs. I expected a different language. I'm glad you'll meet the boy today.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
@JudyEv I'm glad you're coping.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
Many of the signs are in English and the place is very crowded. I find it a bit overwhelming but I'm coping.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (58669)
• Portugal
21 Jan 20
It is so nice that you are visiting Nepal, their culture is totally different from ours. hope you enjoy your stay.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jan 20
It's very interesting to see how the different cultures operate.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (58669)
• Portugal
24 Jan 20
@JudyEv very, enjoy that amazing trip
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
21 Jan 20
i was going to ask if you had arrived - thanks!! i have never been to Nepal!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
It's quite fascinating but much noisier and much more crowded than downtown Donnybrook!.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
23 Jan 20
@JudyEv i would bet it is, it is a place I would love to visit someday!
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Archie0
@Archie0 (5652)
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22 Jan 20
You can see people try to help you even when they know a little about that place. That is better than citizens who know everything but will tell you a wrong address on purpose. I heard Nepal has really tasty street food.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
The food here has been really good and the people are very kind and hospitable.
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yugocean
@yugocean (9963)
• India
22 Jan 20
Happy Visit there, don't forget to make a video and share via youtube or whatever.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
I'm not sure about a video but maybe I could do a slideshow of photos.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106397)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Jan 20
That is a busy looking area. Hope you have a good time
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
Thanks. It's been fun so far although the streets are incredibly crowded and very noisy.
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solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
27 Jan 20
Oh, Judy-san. I didn't know you went to Nepal. Are you back home now?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 20
We are here until February 10. We've been here just over a week and in two days' time we'll be attending a Hindu wedding. That will be exciting.
Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
21 Jan 20
Wow...that is good..my in laws will be visiting the place next month
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
That's nice to know. There are a lot of tourists here.
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
23 Jan 20
@JudyEv wow.. I'm sure they will also enjoy their time
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Eleanor Rigby
@EleonorRigby (96)
• Mexico
22 Jan 20
This trip sounds exciting even though there's been some bumps in the way. It's so generous to give back to others. Hope you get to see the little boy you are sponsoring.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 20
Thanks and yes, we saw Neeve yesterday. I'll post more about that visit later.