After a nice breakfast at the hotel we braved the streets of Kathmandu by taxi. WOW! Vehicles going seemingly in every direction! While Dawa and his future brother-in-law were off getting our trekking permits and insurance the rest of us were accompanied by Sharon's friend BK who gave us a tour of Swoyambu temple also known as the monkey temple. This was followed by a stroll along the road to a newer portion of the temple and about 1000 prayer wheels. We spun a number of the wheels but after 30 minutes of doing so one's arm gets very tired!
Another harrowing taxi ride back to the hotel and we met up with Dawa and walked to the garden cafe at the Kathmandu guest house for a wonderful lunch. We have to get in a few of these multinational cuisine meals before heading up to the Khumbu where variety isn't the norm.
Finally, we all took taxis to the Bodhnath (or Boudhanath) temple, a favorite of visitors to Nepal, and Sharon lit 80 candles in tribute to her mother (first photo) who she lost one year ago on this date.
A final taxi ride back to the hotel and four of us split off for evening drinks at Rum Doodles, a restaurant that is a favorite of climbers and that is conviently located next door to our hotel. In bed by 9 pm after our concierge wished us "sweet dreams" (true!).
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