Nepal Day 19: Exploring Kathmandu
Our last day in Kathmandu was a blur - I think the physicality of the trek behind us was starting to sink in and it left me feeling tired. Exhausted, really.
However, we weren't quite as intimidated by this city as we were upon arrival. We went exploring and found ourselves in The Garden of Gods - I couldn't believe this place existed. Quiet, calm and completely lush in the middle of this crazy city. On our first days in Kathmandu I kept seeing kids swinging on these bamboo swings and so badly wanted to stop and ask for a turn - so I was beyond excited when I saw one of these swings in the Garden of Gods. I want to build one in our backyard. 
We found our way to Thamel - a touristy shopping area and I bought a pair of baggy trousers which Jeremy now refers to as my 'hammer pants' for 400 rupees. (Note: After hanging out with English folks for 2 weeks solid I learned to avoid saying 'pants' unless I was actually talking about my undies).
The biggest challenge of the whole vacation yet was trying to cross a busy 6-lane street in Kathmandu. I just went for it - squeezed my eyes shut and squealed as I ran across all 6 lanes. Everyone else seemed to make it just fine and without looking like such a spaz. 
This last day in Kathmandu left me feeling claustrophobic, overwhelmed and irritated - I was already missing the crisp, thin air from just days before. And I was missing home.
Looovvvee the pictures of the writing. GORGEOUS.
in preparation for my upcoming move to india i'm taking hindi classes - so i particularly love these pics! i'm sitting here trying to sound out all the words!
so funny that this actually means something to me now (not literally since i have no clue what it says but the fact that i even know what sounds are made is quite...fascinating to me).
Kay - That is awesome! You should let me know what it says once you become fluent. :)
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