Well I only managed to spend a little time in Pokhara. If I knew earlier, I might have just came straight to Pokhara because there are more things to do here - short hikes, paragliding, river rafting, etc. However, all these things do take time - 2-3 days minimum stay to wait for the schedule - and so I have decided to go back to Kathmandu tomorrow morning to wait for my friends who will be arriving on the 18. Besides, most of these activities would be better done with friends for companionship sake and economically. Most everything is cheaper for a few people rather than alone. For example, if I rent a boat it will be $12 a day for myself. If there were 5 person, we could still sit in the same boat. The locals pack 20 on to the boat meant for maybe 8 persons. Similarly, the room I am staying at sleeps 2 but I use the other bed to put my clothing.
Talking about money, I have overspent a little. I ate too much too frequently. Bought some useless stuff and went for too many nothing-to-see sights/temples. Anyway my budget of $50 a day is not lavish but for local it is likely a quarter of their salary. I was talking to the church leader and he mentioned that one of the Christians needs to get a better job if he wants to start a family. A better job is $200 SGD a month. Naturally, I did not share that I am blowing my $50 daily budget by eating at restaurants for most meals and hiring taxis.
1 comment:
glad that u have been updating your nepal trip. upload some photos as well la, lazy bum.
i hope u have heaps of fun the rest of the trip.
do remember the places u're visiting, i'd be asking u for advice when i go :)
love, your sis.
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