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Day 27

Calcutta, India

Took cab to Mother Teresa's house and orphanage. but opted out of viewing home for destitute (which is what all of Calcutta seemed like). Drive past Victory Memorial and then to airport. Got all the way thought customs then flight canceled. They put us up in airport hotel (2 rooms) -- lousy -- but met interesting Indian couple.

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Day 28

Kathmandu, Nepal

Finally flew to Kathmandu, checked into Potala Guest House. Walked Durbar Square. Looked at other guest houses. Had a coke at a restaurant overlooking Kathmandu Guest House. Did laundry. Ate lunch at Il Cimbeli pizza and dinner at Tibet's Kitchen.

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Day 29

Dakshinkali, Nepal

Changed hotels to Tibet Guest House and took morning tour to see animal sacrifices at Dakshinkali, then to monastery and gorge (and another temple with sacrifices) then got off bus to follow line of women in red waiting to go into temple to pray and bathe for Teej Festival. Very hot. Met Don Gittleson on tour -- American living in Honduras.

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Day 29 (continued)

Kathmandu, Nepal

Lunch at KC's, then spent afternoon making Chitwan arrangements and looking at Don's purchases. Barb sick -- I had dinner at Pizzamaya. (goats, carry on heads, small Teej groups).

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Day 30

Bharatpur, Nepal

Drove to Chitwan National Park with Suzanne, older woman from Belgium. Saw monkey on way. Great for French. Long drive (rained) then by oz cart, but very scenic, stayed at Jungle Safari Camp. That afternoon, walked through Tharu village -- headdresses like Yao, food like French (escargot and frog legs). watched a man make fish net.

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Day 31

Bharatpur, Nepal

Early morning went on elephant safari thought jungle. Saw only rhinos (7) and possibly a small monkey, but sense jungle was interesting in itself. Then breakfast and very short canoe ride -- saw 2 crocodiles -- and on a short walk saw 3 more rhinos. Walked back with Canadian named Bob (guide, whose name I can't remember, was upset I didn't take Ox cart) and had drink with him and an English girl named Margaret Allen at their place -- the Holiday Inn. We then had lunch and a nap during which 5 more people arrived and I played Agatha Christie, correctly identifying the OB/GYN (from Walnut Creek) and his blond wife. We then took our "jungle walk" - watched rhino from raised blind and stalked spotted deer. A dutch tour group arrived and we all had dinner.

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Day 32

Bharatpur, Nepal

AM birdwatching with the doctor and his wife, and visit to musuem. Some interesting animal facts. Then drove to Pokhara, stopping for picnic lunch along the way.

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Day 32 (continued)

Pokhara, Nepal

Checked into the Kantipur Guest House and made trekking arrangements and flight back to Kathmandu. Walked to airport and New Crystal Hotel. Began to pour. Ate at Guest House. Met Dean and Oliver, fellow trekkers. Then to German Bakery -- Dean was there and we talked about traveling, China, etc.

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Day 33

Pokhara, Nepal

Leave for trek with our guide, Chandra. Long flat walk through populated area along river (Brahman People) -- lunch at Eden Lodge in Suikhet. Then long steep climb (but well-marked path unlike Thailand) to Dhampus Pass -- top of mountain. Stayed at Sunrise Lodge. Dean and Oliver were there. Had dinner.

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Day 34

Pokhara, Nepal

Woke up sick. Climbed to Kaare for lunch -- leeches everywhere so couldn't stop. Path not as well marked. Our porter (Gahli) waited for me.. Meadow at top. Took shortcut to Kaare. Then easy walk to Nagadanda for eve. Beautiful view o the Himalayas, especially the next morning.

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