After visiting Pokhara, we headed to Chitwan National Park.
We went on an 'elephant safari' which was a new experience but after an hr and a half with 4 people stuck on the wooden platform on the elephant it was good to get off. Still doesn't beat an African safari... But we saw a rhino and baby up close which was good
Some people tried out the elephant washing in the river afterwards but the sceptic Sputh Africans watched from the bank of the river. Although they were convinced the water was clean, we didn't take our chances.
Chitwan was a great place to relax and take in the outdoor experience.
I especially enjoyed the local elephant who slept just across the fence overlooking my room.
After Chitwan we went to Lumbini. This is the birthplace of Buddha.
We celebrated Diwali here with fireworks and an evening walk in the local village. The local people have nothing but seem so happy with their life, very humbling to see
That was our last stop in Nepal before heading to India.
India has been an experience - I'll update in another blog
Hope you all are well
Love Carol
Hi hun, loving the updates from you and jay.
ReplyDeleteMust admit I am laughing as I read....but what an experience you are having:-)
From the pictures, must admit not the kind of temple you would want to visit on a regular basis....quite dirty hey!
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thanks for the comments Lou, glad you enjoying the updates
ReplyDeleteyou would be horrified at some of the things we have seen - germs everywhere!
hope you and Cobus are well
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