We checked out of the guesthouse and flagged down a tuk-tuk to take us to the airport. The journey by tuk-tuk through the bustling streets of New Delhi is nothing short of an adventure. It’s like being on a roller coaster, but on the road. The driver zigzags skillfully between cars, bikes, and sometimes even…
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(85) Last Days in Kathmandu
Amoebic Dysentery Imagine going on a journey through India and then Kathmandu, the heart of Nepal, surrounded by stunning mountains and rich culture. However, it quickly turns sour when you start feeling sick, really sick. You find out you’ve got amoebic dysentery. It basically means some not-so-friendly amoebas have made themselves at home in your…
Pakse, Paksong, Party
April 7, 2024 Surprise Dinner We were up in Pakse when we got a call from ‘Ham.’ He and Sa have the ‘Library’ and bar up in Hua Det where we make music. Ham plays several instruments, guitar, drums and bass. Sa sings and is an amazing performer. Ham asks, “What are you doing tonight?…
(84) Beggars, Salesmen, and a Goddess
We spent a lot of time checking out various shops and distributors of merchandise we could buy and resale at markets in the States. One old stuffy shop in particular was very interesting. As we first arrived, the owner watched us carefully as we looked through the normal trinkets on display for the tourists. There…
(83) More Kathmandu
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…
(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…
(78) New Delhi
One aspect that stands out about India is its intense heat. Upon arrival in Delhi, we rented a room on the top floor of a three-story building. After ascending the stairs, we placed our belongings in a corner of the sweltering room and laid down on the bed. Even the bed itself felt hot. Despite…