This region of approximately 580 sq miles, has been a national park since 1973 and since 1984, a Unesco World Heritage site. Prior to 1973, it was protected as a hunting reserve by King Mahendra. According to Lonely Planet, this hunting reserve status protected more animals than were actually killed. In the holy Hindu dialect … Continue reading Nepal – Chitwan National Park
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Kathmandu, Nepal
For the past four years, Kathmandu has kind of been floating around in my subconscious. Four years ago, we were sitting in the Abu Dhabi airport waiting to board our flight for a trip to Jordan when we heard the announcement, "Now boarding for Kathmandu!" I looked at David and said that sounded so cool.....Kathmandu!!! … Continue reading Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal!!! First Day
Nepal is a long way from home!!! I left my house at 6:30 AM to get to the bus station. The bus for Logan Airport left at 7:30 AM. I arrived in Boston at 9:30, checked-in, went through security and barely had time to grab a cup of coffee before they started boarding my flight. … Continue reading Nepal!!! First Day