Power and Water Kathmandu had outgrown its power grid. There were periods of time when they would cut the power to one part of the city to share it to another. The city had apparently also outgrown the water facilities. I know this because it seemed that I somehow always chose to take my shower…
Month: March 2024
(82) Kathmandu Stories
Our room became a popular hang-out place at the guesthouse with several of the travelers. Jeff, the chillum master, kept the mixes going while I jammed out tunes on Ms. Guitara, and people engaged in conversation. Jimmy was an interesting young man who had survived a minor stroke and used his disability money to travel. …
(81) Kathmandu
Our new neighbor, Jeff, gave us the ‘low down’ about the Kathmandu scene. We had managed to land right in the middle of “Freak Street,” where all the great rockers had been when visiting Kathmandu. Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, the Beatles, to name a few. Now you can add Lance and Donna to…
(80) “I’m Going to Kathmandu”
“I think I’m going to KatmanduThat’s really, really where I’m going toIf I ever get out of hereThat’s what I’m gonna do”Kathmandu – Lyrics and music by Bob Seger We awoke from our rest at the boarder town hotel in a pool of perspiration from the sweltering heat. Enough time had passed that the boarder…
(79) Train From Delhi
After successfully squeezing my hand, holding a wad of cash, through the small opening in the ticket window, the agent inside asked about my destination. I informed him that I needed two sleeper bunk tickets to Barhni, the border crossing into Nepal. Stating the price, he took the required amount from my clenched fist and…