Getting intimate with Kathmandu

Lot's of things to do in the beginning; where is everything located, how to get from one place to another, what is the price, who can you trust, what can you eat and where is the best live music. Some will be revealed here in this photo album.

Exploring Kathmandu

Here is an album of photos from our first days on the streets of the capital. We already feel very much at home.

Kathmandu flat

We are sharing a nice flat in Lazimpat, in the north of Kathmandu, with Robert and Elisa, both from Spain. As you see our room is still very empty, but we will soon get some furniture and decorations to cheer up the place.

On the way

Helena working in the airport.

Bahrain

When we checked in at Heathrow we asked the man behind the counter if there was anything we should be aware of when changing planes in Bahrain. He answered that luggage would be transferred automatically so there was nothing to worry about, but he noted that the waiting time would be close to 5 hours. "But the airport in Bahrain is very beautiful, so you will be happy waiting there", he then added, to encourage us.

When we entered the transit area, the first thing we saw was this; a setting showing a typical Spanish fishing village scene. Not exactly what we had expected, but nevertheless the most interesting thing around here. The rest is typically depressing airport style. Halleluja, 4 hours to go.

Hey, cheer up! The wifi is free!

London

This photo is a little reminder of the nice time we had in my mom's house this August in Denmark. For a while it's probably the last bit of quiet, space and cleanness we'll see. At least I remember Kathmandu to be noisy, crowded and dirty. Now we're waiting in Heathrow airport for our flight to Bahrain, in transit to Kathmandu. We arrived at Stansted 23.30 local time and had to wait until 2.25 to catch the first National Express coach to Heathrow (1h 20min ride). Here we squatted on the floor until the check-in opened at 6am. Internet in the airport isn't cheap - I'm writing from a T-Mobile hotspot for 5GBP / 1 hour. It's just that I can't read, sleep or listen to mp3 anymore, so this is a nice alternative. Our plane leaves at 10am.

Århus

Here we have an album of photos from our lovely stay with Rasmus, Vivi and Freya. It was in the beginning of Århus Festuge, so of course we went into town to take part. Only Rasmus is not quite the party animal he used to be. Anyway, thanks for making us feel at home :-)