My Virgin trip to Kathmandu,Nepal
Needless to say, once again, i have taken to the skies again and this time, another virginal trip(as i have never been to Turkey before) and i am immediately taken by the raw feel of the place as we landed this afternoon at two.
I was told that even a seasoned traveller would have some difficulty with the local food and thus,cup noodles dominated three quarter of my case along with a big bag of remedies ranging from actifasts to charcoal pills.Joining the strong contingent we have also chocolate bars,yoghurt museli bars,three in one coffee mix and natural nuts ( just in case i go nuts).
We checked into Hotel Himalaya and was welcomed with chorouses of Namaste..( not forgeting i still have a sort of a sash around my neck which was presented and placed around my neck with a hearty ” welcome To Kathmandu”)
The hotel seemed out of place, as it is a stark contrast with the madness and chaos on the streets…
After a brief clean up, which includes my clinique three steps, we are off for reccee and it was heavenly… Went to the square where time stood still..historical artifacts lined the streets…ghost of the past whispered gently as the wind drifted past my ears….a sight to behold. Never to be forgotten.
Intricate patterns lined the silver and copper jewelleries and bronzed buddhas, resplendent in the afternoon sun, glowed behind the dusty display counters…little children running and chasing around the square, only to break their stride as they zoomed past you, just to wave a hearty Namaste, and off they go.
Such innocence and purity filled the air and a sudden downfall got us scrambling for shelter and we found ourselves seeking shelter within the walls of the ancient palace, right in the heart of the square……..
(to be continued)
on May 9th, 2008 at 12:04 am
hmm, another trip to be remembered for u …
do enjoy the trip & take lots & lots of photos to share with us.
pls take care as well.
on May 9th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Enjoy looking around in Nepal ya!~
But no matter, hope that your crew and yourself be extra careful about what you guys eat and do. Everybody go Nepal together..and come back Singapore together.
Cheers.
on May 10th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Going to Kathmandu,Nepal is one of my dreams. After what you have said, guess I have to be prepared myself before venturing there.
I can see that you are embracing yourself with the surrounding and I can sense a kind of joy in your words. It must be a great sight of looking at historical artifacts …
Take care and be blessed,
Edward Han
http://www.yain.com
on May 11th, 2008 at 10:21 am
禄江哥哥～好想去新加坡看你啊！
不过听新加坡的朋友说也要等你旅游节目做完吧～
最近忙着要高考。。真是累死了。。
都没时间来blog看你。。
等我考到一个好学校，就要求妈妈让我来新加坡～!
天天想念你～:)
on May 11th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
hi bryan.
Do you still remember one of your post last year in november entitled “perhaps i / we may help you”? Just want to know, are u still willing to lend a helping hand to those who are trapped? Well, I hereby declare that I’m trapped! =( I can tell from your blog that your days are rather hectic but I seriously can’t find anyone else to confide. *hope you dont mind me disturbing* I just need a good listener and may be you are willing to be one?
on May 13th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Dear bryan, I am from a non-profit organisation and visit your blog very often. Wonder if you would like to hold a photo exhibition upon the completion of your tour? If interested, pls email me. Thks!
on May 14th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
this might be slightly off-topic… but for those who had missed certain episodes of Honour and Passion (宝家卫国), or simply miss seeing bryan on tv, this is good news that the drama will re-run on weeknights 11pm starting next Mon, 19 May
on May 14th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Hi Bryan,U are flying again to a place U never being,but im sure u can take care of yourself.Im glad u be able to come back in time to celebrate together with your mother on MOTHER DAY .I hope U crack more jokes on your blog n if got time add some riddles too n hope U wont go nuts.HA HA.MAY GOD BLESS N GUIDE U all the way where ever U may be.
on May 15th, 2008 at 10:31 am
god bless.
http://funtaster.blogspot.com/
on May 16th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I was there in 1995. If I am not wrong, same Hotel. I had fried rice everyday…no sick. Nepal blue sky are extremely beautiful, still in my mind, with eagles flying high. What’s the most unforgettable memories for you?
Cheers
A note here, pls help Sichuan’s people b y donateing to Red Cross.
on May 17th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Hi Bryan,
Looking forward for your photo of Nepal to be shared and enjoy yourself there. Cheers
on December 5th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Hi! Bryan,L so happy to see u on T.V show again.All the best to u. 6 dec 2008 @6.25p.m
on April 1st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Saw your Nepal trip on tv and it sure brought back fond memories when I was there 5 years ago. Nothing much seemed to have changed and I truly loved the colours and mid-centuries kinda feel. Thanks for the great programme!