Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Final Destination - Nepal
Well my worst fear came true....
They forgot me at the airport. There was no one to greet me and it was pouring rain. My flight was the last flight to arrive for the night, there was a crazy frenzy of people moving about finding their way and there I was fighting off the taxi drivers and the "helpers". Like most third world countries everyone is out to make a buck from you. Nepal, especially at the airport is no different. I had no way to communicate with the organization because my cell doesn't work here. So a kind taxi driver offered to make the call on my behalf, cost me $4.00US but I did speak to Tej the director here, he said they would be here in 15 minutes. By this time they started turning off the lights at the airport and I was literally the last person standing, me and about 8 taxi drivers foaming at the mouth trying to "help" me. I kept insisting they were coming. 25 minutes later they are still not there so another kindly taxi driver called again and assured me they were 5 minutes away. Finally they pulled up and but this time there were 4 taxi drivers left to "help" put my bags in the car, then of course they wanted money, but I only had a $50US on me and they were not getting that. So Tej called them off and we were on our way. I crashed big time when I reached my room and for a moment really doubted what the hell I am doing here. But after a good night sleep I feel better today.
I will post again tomorrow about Kathmandu itself that is a completely different subject.
They forgot me at the airport. There was no one to greet me and it was pouring rain. My flight was the last flight to arrive for the night, there was a crazy frenzy of people moving about finding their way and there I was fighting off the taxi drivers and the "helpers". Like most third world countries everyone is out to make a buck from you. Nepal, especially at the airport is no different. I had no way to communicate with the organization because my cell doesn't work here. So a kind taxi driver offered to make the call on my behalf, cost me $4.00US but I did speak to Tej the director here, he said they would be here in 15 minutes. By this time they started turning off the lights at the airport and I was literally the last person standing, me and about 8 taxi drivers foaming at the mouth trying to "help" me. I kept insisting they were coming. 25 minutes later they are still not there so another kindly taxi driver called again and assured me they were 5 minutes away. Finally they pulled up and but this time there were 4 taxi drivers left to "help" put my bags in the car, then of course they wanted money, but I only had a $50US on me and they were not getting that. So Tej called them off and we were on our way. I crashed big time when I reached my room and for a moment really doubted what the hell I am doing here. But after a good night sleep I feel better today.
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| view from garden terrace of my Nepali home |
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| restaurant |
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| typical street |
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| Pepsi Cola plant- still in operation |
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| Pepsi signs everywhere |
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| typical street |
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| interesting |
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| typical street |
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| football field (soccer) |
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| where I currently staying |
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
My day in HKG
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| Hong Kong at Sunrise from the airport |
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| 1 of many sections of HKG airport |
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| crazy condo development near airport |
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| some of HKG airport |
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| another condo, each about 50 story's high |
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| Hong Kong city skyline |
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| more skyline |
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| more condos, 60 and 70 story's high |
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| construction site Hong Kong style |
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| more |
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| the other side of the tracks |
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| it's not glitz and glamor |
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| a typical "side" street in old HKG |
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| CONDOS! |
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| the skating rink indoors of course, the only safety requirement is everyone must wear gloves!!! |
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| pretty cupcakes, this is for you Emma! they are $22 Hong Kong dollars which is about $4.00 CAD |
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| busy street |
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| crazy signs |
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| street market area |
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
I made a friend!!
I would like you all to meet my travelling companion. He has been entrusted to my care by a very special guy. With him be my side I will never feel alone and should anyone give me a hard time i'm sure he will stick up for me.
Here he is WOODY.
P: So Woody how do you feel about flying to Kathmandu?
W: Well I've never been in a plane before I usually stick to the horse but i'm sure this will be fun.
P: any special plans when you arrive in Hong Kong?
W: whatever you're doing.
Ok folks it's 12:09am I should be sleeping, that's all I got for tonight.
Here he is WOODY.
P: So Woody how do you feel about flying to Kathmandu?
W: Well I've never been in a plane before I usually stick to the horse but i'm sure this will be fun.
P: any special plans when you arrive in Hong Kong?
W: whatever you're doing.
Ok folks it's 12:09am I should be sleeping, that's all I got for tonight.
At the Airport
1 bag is overweight and my carry on also. The attendant asked me to repack, I said, not going to happen so I gave in and payed $340.00 extra to get all of my bags to the final destination. Oh well, that's life.
Next stop Hong Kong after 15 hours of flying!!
Monday, September 3, 2012
Thank you
Thank you so much for the most generous gift and donation. It will always be appreciated and will go a long way in helping the kids of Nepal.
Please keep in touch I will send updates as often as I can.
Thanks Again,
Phil
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
What would you miss?
I told you what I am going to miss
now it's your turn to let me know
what you would miss the most.
now it's your turn to let me know
what you would miss the most.
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