Soon....

Soon. Did you now that this is the word most commonly used in India and Nepal? Traffic is so terrible in both countries that schedules and appointments are merely suggestions. That is why a 20 minute ride to the airport takes 1 1/2 hours and it's necessary to wait 3 hours for a 30 minute plane ride. We have just left the Chitwan National Wildlife Reserve and had four days of elephant riding as we participated in a tiger search. We did see one and Bob was able to take a shot to show you on our return home. I'm not sure if I saw a hundred rhino or one rhino a hundred times. But we did see them - lots. This was the first place we stayed where accommodations were less than sterling. Think girl scout camp and you'll get the picture. The camp was in the middle of Maoist territory and that came as a surprise to use. The Nepali army guarded all entrances to the park so we were never unsafe. We have just arrived in Pokhara which is proving to be the Kathmandu of my childhood imagination. It's a lovely way to end our stay in Nepal. Food here is still subpar. They keep serving Western food and don't do it well. A bummer, but we had such great food in India that I really shouldn't complain. I hope you are all well. Blessings...Mary