Module 5 holidays unit 5A reading skills exercise 1, page 82.0:04
Sunday, 5 April, Kathmandu we arrived safely in a very foggy Kathmandu after our short but delayed flight from India.0:42
We caught a local bus to the hotel, passing street vendors, bank beggars, shoeshine boys and even a barber with his chair and cracked mirror out on the pavement.0:52
This morning we escaped the dust, noise and pollution of the city to visit the incredible monkey temple up in the hills.1:03
There really were hundreds of monkeys there.1:12
They were running round everywhere.1:14
There were lots of steps to climb, but it was worth it.1:17
The view of the snowy peaks of the Himalayas in the distance and was absolutely breathtaking.1:20
Tuesday, the 7th of April, the Himalayas.1:27
We woke up yesterday morning feeling so excited.1:31
Finally the day had arrived when we would begin our two day trekking excursion to the Himalayas.1:35
We took a small plane from Kathmandu and then trekked for hours up and down the Rocky Mountain trail.1:41
It was hot in the bright mountain sun, but quite cold wherever there was some shade.1:48
You can't imagine how spectacular the scenery was.1:54
We finally reached a village called Phak Ding where we put up our tent and camped outside the tea house.1:58
We tried some local dishes which were delicious, and then got into our sleeping bags.2:05
It got cold very quickly once the sun had gone down.2:11
I awoke the next morning to the most amazing sunrise I had ever seen.2:15
I took a walk down to the river where I ran into two young boys playing.2:20
They were really friendly.2:25
Nepalese villages are very poor, but everyone we met in the mountains seemed happy.2:29
Thursday, 9th April, Bhaktapur.2:36
Returning from the mountains, Kathmandu seemed even busier than when we left.2:40
We took a taxi to the ancient town of Bhaktapur today as we had heard that its annual festival, Biscuit Jatra, was taking place.2:46
When we got there, we hired a guide who took us to see the noisy tug of war contest that kicks off the festival every year.2:55
Apparently, the festival is based on a fairy tale and continues for two days.3:04
It includes a wild parade, a candlelit procession and two more tugs of war.3:09
Later in the day, we went on a guided tour of Bhaktapur's magnificent temples.3:16
Then we went shopping for souvenirs.3:21
The city is full of craftsmen selling paintings and handicrafts.3:24
I bought some beautiful pottery and Jake found a fantastic pair of handmade drums.3:29
Saturday, the 11th of April.3:36
Jake and I finally put on our backpacks for the last time and flew home today, after five weeks, four countries, two nasty viruses and countless temples, mountains, beaches and cheap campsites and hotels.3:40
I'll never forget the amazing experiences I've had backpacking through Asia.3:57
But right now I'm looking forward to some home comforts and.4:02
And a good night's sleep.4:06
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