Mountains here we come!!!

Hi everyone!
I'm so excited that I've reached Kathmandu! It's a great town! The best way to describe it is a clean & friendly India. I feel like anything is a piece of cake after travelling through India. It's got heaps of funky cafes tucked away everywhere, cheap outdoor gear & the mountains not to far away!! A perfect combo I say. Kylie & I are leaving for our 18-20day trek in the morning!!! We're going to do the Annapurna circuit & both SO EXCITED.

Since I last wrote I've been in McLeod Ganj. It was a completely peaceful place tucked in the mountains. The mist rolled in each day, along with some rain but the meditation & yoga suited the setting. McLeod Ganj is where the Dalai Lama live. A friend & I went to visit his residence which was peaceful. I met some fantastic people while in Mcleod sharing plenty of long breakfasts overlooking the valley, good conversation, drumming lessons with locals in a cafe & a spontaneous dahl cooking lesson with the same local character. The meditation center in Daramkot (just above Mcleod) has a sister center in Nepal so Kylie & I may do some meditation at the end of our trek.

I'm absolutely loving all the yoga I've done. I did my first headstand in Risikesh (!) & haven't looked back since. The Indians just know how to support you & allow you to thrive. I'm hoping to do an extended period of yoga in the south as well. But for now the mountains are calling.

My immune system seems to be handling India & Nepal. I managed to avoid the eye flu (kind of like conjunctivitis) in Rishikesh which was spreading throughout all the tourists & have also not had any tummy upsets! My herbal pill popping must be working each day ;)

I had a very interesting journey from McLeod Ganj back to Dehli to catch my flight to Kathmandu. It lasted for 12 hours & I spent the first 2 hours trying to work out a position to sit or lie so that i wouldnt throw up. The road was so windy & rough & the driver was going so fast my body didn't know what to do?! When we finally arrived after a LONG trip a kind girl let me borrow her shower so I could freshen up before high tailing it out of Dehli to the airport. Dehli didn't seem any brighter the second time around so I maintain my opinion on the city.

I best go & enjoy some yummy food before Kylie & I settle into 20days of Dahl Bhatt.
Big hugs from me xoxo
Nellie