Hey everyone, so I'm updating you this time from an Internet cafe in Thamel. I didn't think anyway could get much more touristy than the central strip in Lakeside but I was wrong...Thamel is crazy tourist center, I think it seems more intense because everything is packed into a smaller space, the streets are much narrower than Pokhara, obviously there are alot of beautiful clothes, jewellery and general gifty things but I feel almost immune to it now, this part of life seems so far removed from that of the village and I guess the 'real/normal' people. I know for many in Kathmandu this is their normal life but its just sooo steered towards westerners...anyway I'm super thankful I've been able to experience both sides and would encourage anyone visiting Nepal to try and see some of the more remote areas as they are just stunning.
Before I left had a really great week think I mentioned some things in last post...I ventured up to a viewing point near Bagar about 1440m with Dilu and Suman, this was bit of an epic, actually didn't think we'd make it to the top with enough time to return and do other things we'd planned for that day BUT once we could see the viewing tower it seemed to spur us all on a little more. After arriving at the top however a lovely thunderstorm came in, this was pretty amazing actually when looking at the view on our way down as half of the sky was grey with flahses of lightening whilst the other half had streaks of orange sun peaking through...luckily we managed to catch a bus back for most of the way and finished the day with a delicious ras malai at our fav indian restaurant!
I've officially finished at the school now which feels like bit of an anti-climax as I wasnt able to be there for the 'leaving party' but I'm planing a visit with Tom when we head back to lakeside.
Right off to explore, much love everyone x
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