Thursday, October 9, 2008

FYI

The latest post is always at the top. Jean and I both posted today; Jean a few minutes after me. Our posts were written earlier in the week when we did not have internet access, so you got coverage of several days in one post.

We are currently in Haldwani, India and will get to Nepal tomorrow. We spent more time in the Himalayan foothills than we had planned with one night in Nainital by a lake at an elevation of 6400 feet.

As to beer, we've had Kingfisher, Sandpiper, and here in Haldwani, Royal Challenge is king. We all added minutes to our phones today even though they will not work in Nepal. RA and I have Nepalese visas good for 15 days; the others will be getting theirs at the border. We must pay 50 rupees up front for every day we will spend in Nepal; if we miss our exit time, it will double to 100 rupees on upon our departure.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well, it sounds like you are doing a good job of touring the local beers. As there is a kingfisher bird and a sandpiper bird have you seen the elusive royal challenger bird? I've heard it is highly sought after for it's plumage!

I'm very excited about hearing what you do in Nepal. I'm sure you will hit the tourist district in Kathmandu. Make sure you have some pie at the pie shops!

What's the exchange rate? Are you bribing anybody yet?

Sunny days to you all,
namaste,
Nancy

mo said...

Glad you are in glorious grime. Can't wait to read more. Scared for you at times. What about earthquake recently? Stay safe.Upon return be sure to have head examined!!
Peace, Mo

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you guys are having a wonderful time and adventure.

I do not like Sioux Falls traffic but it's nothing compared to what you guys went though. So glad you are safe and sound. Love the blog.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you're getting all you bargained for! I just got off the phone with a friend in California who's been all over the world. His thoughts about driving in Inda = DON'T! Anyway, congratulations on surviving the roads out of the city. Back here in Wisconsin, you may be interested to know that gas has fallen below $3.00/gallon in some places. Save your rupees!