Today we went to Pashupatinath. The good news: It is hardly effected by the earthquakes. As this is the most famous place you can imagine how busy it is, especially a few weeks ago … The atmosphere is peaceful and calm. People watch the ceremonies and some had something like a little pick nick. I…
Month: May 2015
14.05 / helicopter noise
Saw a lot today 😦 I learned that since the second big earthquake people are more scared again. Before that, normality sneaked in for a bit, but now no more. Schools are closed since 22 day and now most shops are as well again. 60% of the citizens left the valley and 90% of the…
Happiness Guest House / Shops are closed / ” Are you part of the relief team?”
I took it easy yesterday and spend the extra of the day close to the guest house which is located in historic neighborhood of Boudhanath and moments a away from the great Stupa. Buildings are not greatly effected here. You can find some people staying in tends but this is more – so I have…
Hello Kathmandu / Meeting Arjun / 28 years ago
Getting my visa and entering the country was super easy. Apparently no one over here heard about an entry restriction. ” May I help you, please come to this terminal to scan your passport and for us to take a picture….. Do you like your picture?” 🙂 “Yes.” “Your first time here?” “No, 28 years…
Beijing / Lasa / Kathmandu – Easy To get into the Country
What else can one wish for than a sunny day and a great taxi driver to leave a big and hectic city such as Beijing. Less hectic thanks to Hong Fei who helped me bringing all my staff to the post office – just a few bags – and even taking the parcel to her…
Irkutsk / No I have not been a Decembrists – Wife yet / Never say Never
The City is connecting the Western and the Eastern part of Russia with China and Mongolia. Yes this is the case. We went to see many churches and yes I had to cover my head. In one we even had to cover our legs. I burned candles in each of them, enjoyed the smell…
Flight 8719 / we are 7 – correction we were 10
Waiting to check in. Curious to see how many will fly. We count 4 at the moment. A friendly Chinese lady asked me if I can help her carry a bag as she has many! A little over 2 years ago I received the “final briefing”. It took me a long time to get ready…
2 am / help they are still talking
I don’t understand : why lay down in an area where people want to sleep and all they do is talking???? What the heck do they have to talk about non stop?
9 Hours Stop Over / this is the best place ?
Took me some time to find this corner. This airport really doesn’t want people to enjoy their time between flights…. I am tempted to get my sleeping cover out as well to represent Germany properly!! I might rearrange a bit:) Oh no: the guy from the bench behind me snores. OMG …. …
“Ist alles so schön bunt hier” / needed to see one:cemetary
Endless hours most of the train travelers – if not sleeping or searching for a possibility to charge their mobile device (s), – did spend their time looking out of the window. It’s like staring into a fireplace. Seriously I enjoyed it a lot. So we passed by a number of colorful places. Once I…
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