29th January 2017 We didn’t have to keep the heating on overnight. Down at this altitude, it was much warmer, and we slept well. I had to rise early for an appointment with a harness and cable, but Sue opted to stay snug in bed while I dressed and went down for breakfast. As I… Continue Reading

28th January 2017 Around 10 pm, the clouds parted to reveal not just a sky full of bright, twinkling stars, but also the equally stunning lights of Pokhara far below. As if that weren’t enough, the horizon intermittently flickered and flashed with electrical discharges, creating a light show that left an imprint on your retina.… Continue Reading

27th January 2017 Three fried eggs, a heap of chopped sausages, two grilled tomatoes, and a slice of some kind of aloo dish were washed down with two cups of coffee. After that, two slices of toast set me up for the day. I’ve no idea what Sue fuelled up with, probably fruit, cereal, and… Continue Reading

26th January 2017 After breakfast, we all gathered in the reception, ready for the short journey to Gupteswar Mahadev. The peaks of Annapurna, crowned with wisps of cloud, glowed in the early morning sun as we boarded the minibus and rattled our way towards our destination. On arrival at the gorge and cave complex, we… Continue Reading

25th January 2017 We rose at 6:30 am and had breakfast by 7:15 am. By 7:30 am, I was seated in reception, waiting with the rest of our party for our transport. There was a slight hiccup when it came to settling our bill. I opted to pay by card, but Nepal lags far behind… Continue Reading

24th January 2017 The bed was excellent, warm, comfy, and wonderfully sleep-inducing, just what you need after a long flight. We woke just before 5:30 am, dressed hurriedly, gulped down a quick coffee, and made our way downstairs to reception, where we were surprised to find our transfer already waiting. We were the only ones… Continue Reading

23rd January 2017 This week, we had the pleasure of looking after Mia for a couple of days. Lee dropped her off on his way to court in Northampton, and Sarah picked her up the following day after work. Sue had a U3A walk on the first day, which caused a bit of a scheduling… Continue Reading

To the End of December 2016 In the Midlands, we are well accustomed to the lack of snow or even frost over Christmas, but I can’t recall a warmer Christmas than this one. On the plus side, it has meant that the family haven’t been stuck inside, afraid to venture out into the chilly British… Continue Reading

19th November 2016 On 18th November, the Rothwells returned from KL, and I was at the airport for an early pick-up to transport the four weary travellers to their chilly British beds. Later that day, I saw them again, along with Sarah and Lee, for our usual Friday family night meal. The only absentee was… Continue Reading

16th November 2016 On waking, the wet cobbles hinted at overnight rain, but by breakfast, the sun was shining. Below, early morning commuters hurried by with collars turned up, hats on, and gloves firmly in place, clearly still cold out there. We lingered in bed for another half hour before making our way down for… Continue Reading