Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Jomsom/Pokhara: Day 16

There is no plane time, number, name or seat number for Jomsom flights
My ticket say 6:50. The airline company says 6:15, LB says whenever you hear a plane land then your flight is ready. Either way this is my kind of security, a hand down either side of my bag for security, shoes on, and water bottle chock full of H20. 

Bye Elbi !

Had an apple pancake while waiting for my flight that was more like a pancake, and less a Nepalese breakfast treat, much to my dismay. I had grown use to the fried doughy-sweet Nepal breakfast treats. My attempt at finding Lakeside once I landed failed miserably along with finding the right hotel once I arrived.
Evil Dead with Bruce Campbell, anyone? "Shop smart, shop S-Mart"
Paid a young man 20 rupees to help me find my way. Settled on a random clean hotel with hot water that could book my bus. Headed off to the World Peace Stupa.
Another monument at the Peace Stupa, pronounced Shtoopa (which is just funny)
Wonderful view of Pokhara city and my next stop was Devil's Fall and Mhoendra cave. After threatening to walk down the mountain for a 200 rupee taxi fair, I got him down to 100, only to promise him 500 if he waited and took me to Lakeside.
I decided to take a land taxi back instead of the water one I came over on. 
 I felt bad he had to pay a 20 rupee parking permit for the Stupa. had a hot shower which is a hallmark of civilization and headed out to dinner.