Pokhara visit

It's been a few weeks since I was actually there, but thought I'd post some pretty pictures from my short visit to Pokhora.

One thing my friend mentioned, was that it rains more in Pokhora than it does in Kathmandu. And it was probably wasn't the best time to visit Pokhora, right in the middle of the monsoon. A few friends recommended paragliding there, but I think that's more a dry season activity.

It rained everyday we there, but one afternoon the clouds parted to give a few stunning views of Lake Fewa.







We also managed to rent a row boat and go on the lake for a swim.

Now, you don't want to swim along the lake's shores because of pollution, but in the middle of the lake, the water's pretty clean. Most locals will be able tell you where the paani is raamro for swimming.



For expats, Pokhora's a nice relaxing getaway from Kathmandu. I suppose if I was in Kathmandu long enough, I'd like to get away now and then. Although, compared to other places I've been in South Asia, Kathmandu still feel pretty relaxing to me!

Back in Nepal

It's been 2 years, but I'm back in Nepal! It also means I'm back to updating the blog.

This time I'm back at the height of the monsoon. It's been raining pretty much everyday since I arrived. I just spent the last 3 days with some friends in Pokhora, which I'm told is in a particularly rainy part of the country. Although we didn't manage to go paragliding, at the suggestion of some other friends, we did rent a rowboat and go on the lake for a swim.

One thing I've noticed in Nepal is the higher frequency of signs in Chinese, compared even to two years ago. Here are two signs I noticed on the main shopping street in Lakeside, Pokhora (where most tourists hang out).

The thing to note here, is that the Chinese reads, "我爱尼泊尔" which means "I love Nepal".
 

And this sign reads "我爱博卡拉" which means "I love Pokhora". As random as the quote in English right below it.