Hong Kong Nights

A series of images from Hong Kong's night scene.

Bhaktapur and Kathmandu Sights

After three days that went too fast we are on our way to Homg Kong. Before we go though we just wanted to post a few pics of sights and friends. See you in Hong Kong!

Random pics from our Dhulikhal hikes and off to our last stop Bhaktapur

Here are a few final pictures from our stay in Dhulikhal and hikes in the area. We saw quite a bit in our four days of hiking through hills, farmland and villages.  The people are friendly, interested and eager to make sure you have a great time and Prem Lama was a great guide.  He seemed to know everyone, not surprising as his family has a long history in the area and he has been guiding since he was 15.  Hiking was fairly demanding with healthy elevation changes a constant for the area.  Prem said we were in "OK" shape and could do some of the Himalaya treks but I think he was being kind. It was hard work and I was always happy when it was done and we could dive into a very large beer.
We arrived in Bhaktapur this morning, our last stop until Sunday when we leave for Hong Kong.

Prem, Pam and Mike, Breakfast in Balthali hills

Walking up to the NamoBuddha Monastry

Hiking Pals to NamoBuddha

Prayer flags leading up to the Monastery, Himalaya mountains in the background

Lunch at our Guesthouse at NamoBuddha Monastery

Very large prayer wheel at the NamoBuddha Stupa

Our feet at rest, NB Monastery

View to the Himalaya Mtn's

The nice shrine candle lady

Prem's place

Prem's wife, Ganche Maya's Kitchen

Trekking Around Dhulikhel

We have completed two treks so far with our guide and host Prem Lama, Panauti yesterday and Balthali today. Both treks have taken us through the countryside with forests, terraced rice fields and villages. This area has lots of old temples and buildings built in the Newari style using red brick and detailed wood carving that are hundreds of years old. The rice harvest is in full swing so we were able to meet villagers working in the fields. For some reason one seemed to be very interested in Stephen Harper, maybe a relation. Tomorrow more hills as we climb up to Nanabhuddha in the hills between here and Dhulikhel, it looks like we will be staying in the monastery there for the night.  Tonight we are in a very nice hilltop resort.

Prem's's Restaurant

Walk to Panauti

Temple on the river bank in Penauti

Old and new in Penauti

Mike checking in at the Tourist Office in old Penauti

Dhulikhel kiddies welcoming us, Nanaste!

On our way to Balthali this morning

The area below the Balthali resort.