So why Nepal? You ask? I don't know? If I remember correctly, my mum and her husband went there for their honeymoon. I know.. what a strange place for honeymoon but I guess.. daughter's as weird as mum. And when I was in primary school, I had a lot of Nepalese friends cause it was near the Gurkha camp so that was how I came about knowing and loving this country and their people... 

My trip to Nepal.......

It was as if a time capsule, the Thai Air Jet on which I arrived, dropped me into a medieval village. I've been to a few third world countries but nothing prepared me for Kathmandu. 

I got out of the plane (literally got out of the plane via stairs, not like a passage way connected to the plane and I thought it was pretty exciting, like movie like that!) walked towards the airport terminal and got a shock of my life... what seemed pretty lovely and oriental-ish looking buliding from the outside was actually.... 

like that inside...

Don't you just love Changi Airport now? I know it doesn't look THAT bad (What?! What you expect right? It's a third world country?) but it is! Not that I mind but I was shocked at how people at the custom was still using pen, paper and glue for immigration procedures and stuffs. No computers no technology! Nope.. nothing! Almost turned into a fossil while waiting...

From the airport.. barreled into a cab through twisted and bumpy lanes teeming with people, bikes, cars, mini buses, motorcycles, cows, horses going in every direction. I looked out of the window and watched life on the street as it reeled past: A cacophony of people, fruits and vegetables stores, men squatting on the streets warming their hand over fire, and splashes of color in saaris, kurtha and buildings a tumble everywhere, mostly halfway through construction.

This is how Kathmandu's streets look like on a normal day... No doubt, one of the world's most polluted city. As I quote my friend, "everywhere is a dumpster in Kathmandu."

During my stay there.. went to Patan square.. and obviously a lot more places but I didn't wanna spend my time taking pictures everywhere I go (sorry?) cause I wanted to really spend me-time with myself, walk around with nothing in my hand, with no cellphone, no make up kit, just some cash in my pocket. 

Lovely place....

Went to another state called Pokhara and it was only then I realised how polluted Kathmandu really was. For once.. the air was clear and the sky was blue! Hahaha! I'm not joking but during my stay at Kathmandu, everything looked brownish? It was as though there was a thin layer of brown dust lining over everything..

This is Pokhara..

Lake Phewa.. This place is beyond explanation. If I have to choose a job when I'm old.. there it is! A sampan man at this lake.. I made a video but I look fucking retarded as you can see below so.. better not embarrass myself! But really... NIRVANA!

FAIL!

Really look retarded...

DECIDED! This will be my house in the future! I shall live in Nepal!

This suspension bridge!!! OMG!! Took me 20000 years to complete it! Was hyperventilating all the way till I reached the other end. And like all the children were like.. "WEEEEEEEE......!!" running across and taking over me. Felt so loser-ish! 

Again.. I made a video upon completing but I look like I just recovered from a serious panic attack so... Hahahahah.

 See! Really damn mad ok! I kept having this bad feeling that the bridge is going to break anytime..

In the cab.. heading to the airport. When I left, my friend's mum and relatives took turns to hang khatas (those yellow thing on my neck) around my neck to give a series of blessings. And I cried.. I tried to control myself till the last auntie hung it around me and she gave me a hug. So I turned around and gave my friend's mum a hug and.. I made her cry! Drama... Hahaha! Bet the rest think I'm retarded? WHAT?! I don't like people to treat me so nice leh.. like that I will hae emotional attachment and that's when everything gets tough and complicated. I mean they were so sincere in giving their blessings and they were so kind to me.. Give me flowers some more (early morning they go pluck one, it's part of their culture) Sigh........ miss them already!!

Okay.. that's about it! 

In a nutshell.. had the best time of my life. Felt so complete.. felt that I knew what I wanted in life.. felt that life is actually as simple as spelling L.I.F.E. Hahaha! 

This post isn't about me so not much pictures of myself. It's about my trip to Nepal.. it's about the country. 

NEXT DESTINATION for year 2011: TURKEY! Hot Air Balloon!! Gonna save up!!! Hahahaha!