Sunday, November 11, 2007

Durbur Square, Kathmandu, Nepal



I was bitten to death by mosquitoes last night while sleeping even though I closed all the windows.

I walk through Thamel to Durbar Square, a crowded space decorated with old shabby but charming wooden temples. I'm immediately besieged by people who want to be my tour guide. I need to climb the steps of one of the temples for respite. As it's still the festival today the square is swarming with people. As I'm backing away from a menacing pineapple vendor I bump into someone from the airport visa queue. It's a relief to see a friendly face. We're thick as thieves for the rest of the day. Sticking together we both know reduces the amount you are hassled.

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