TIbetan Love

Lately I've heard alot about Tibet and considering how close it is to Kathmandu, only a 4 or 5 hour drive, I really want to go.

Today we visited the largest Stupa or Buddhist temple in Kathmandu and walking around the little shops that surrounded it I was in awe. The intricate Tibetan souvenirs were so cool (I tried really hard to find another word to describe it but I was taken in by their cool-ness!). So I stumbled upon these antique, hand painted wooden chests and jewelery sized boxes and pretty much fell in love. Unfortunately for me they cost over AUD$1000, but the man assured me that it would only cost an additional USD$400 to have it flown over to Australia.

Haha, yep...he totally convinced me...I'm just going to start saving my rupees right now...

Arniko Skateboard Store

So the opening of Nepal's first Skateboarding store has been a bit of a success. Please check out my other blog Things That Thrill My Heart... for more photos on the momentous occasion!

Only two things, Nepal...

There are only two things that I ask of you Nepal, and one of them isn't even decent shopping.

All I want is :

1. Hot water when I want it. I know I'm saving the environment by having solar hot water - but come on, isn't it funny that the sun doesn't come out til the afternoon? Therefore leaving me with cold water in the mornings? Actually you know what, water in the tap is even better than no hot water.
2. Reliable Electricity. If you say that you are giving me 20 hours of electricity a day, then give it to me. And give it to me smoothly. Maybe a schedule would help so I know when those 4 hours of no electricity is, instead of being paranoid that I need to charge everything - just in case.

That is all.