Trekked, safe

Kathamandu, Thamel (backpacker ghetto but better stuff and no hair braiders)

I've trekked amazing scenery north of here - in the lower Mustang region that stretches up into Tibet. Have a farmer's tan by wind/sun and high altidude. Feet sore but pleased to be out of crappy boots, a little fitter and 700 photos documenting what I'd recommend with enthusiasm. I'd flatten anyone with enthusiasm.

It's a wonder of the world, scenery of dreams, medieval cobbled towns times, mule caravans with Tibetan saddles and bells round each, the world's widest river valley and not a soul in it. The less good but particular to my solo status: dal and rice beneath a single bulb - having admitted I had "no friends", the sun's sinking behind the peak at 6:30 and not a blessed thing to do for the rest of the cold evenings, damp chilled blanket and fear that flight out of the mountains from Jomson would be delayed by winds.

But no - safe, on schedule, back in Kathmandu, shopping completed, dinner with Nina tonight at Dwarika, then flight to Bangkok tomorrow am.

Pictures will be integrated once home.

C