Had a good sleep last night - still awake early but at least I don't have to rush anywhere. Have taken all my washing to the laundrette but it's still seems to be taking ages to bring my blog up to date - I'll have to stop doing things.
Today I took a 5 minute stroll outside of the Thamel districe to the 'Garden of Dreams' It's hard to believe that this oasis of beauty and tranquility exists so close to the hustle and bustle of Thamel. I spent 3 hours just wandering round the gardens, sat and read by the lily pond full of huge fish and then had a spot of lunch in the Pavilion restaurant which overlooked the gardens. i ordered a meditteranean salad which was aubergines, mushrooms and peppers fried in olive oil and garlic and served on a bed of spinach - it was 'mito chaa' - very tasty. It was also served with petit pain and garlic breadsticks - yummy!
Back to the chaos of Thamel where I collected my laundry, did some shopping, was hassled as usual by the rickshaw drivers and the street sellers and children who beg for food and money.
Had dinner at the guest house and was thinking how strange it was to be 'on my own' when I was joined by a man named Ian who had been travelling through India for 6 months and is now in Nepal for as long as he can stay. He was pleasant to chat to and it made the evening a little more interesting.
Over and out for today.
Sue.xxx
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Good to see you have taken time to bring your blog up to date, thankyou!
Sounds like the 'Garden of Dreams' was a peaceful haven, and the food at the Pavilion excellent!
The Meditteranean salad sounded good! my tastebuds are working overtime!
And as for Ian, not on your own anymore! xx
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