I have been in Kathmandu for 2 days now. Seems like I have been here a week. So much to do to prepare for the trek and so much to see. This is a fascinating city and culture. Although it a a very big 3 million people), dirty and poor city it is very colorful in many ways. First, the people are very nice and peaceful people. Much of that predicated on the blending on Hindu and Buddhist cultures. It is 80% Hindu and 15% Buddhist.

There is so much I have seen in 2 days that is would be difficult to share via a blog. Parts were moving like the crematorium by the river where they bring there family members when they pass away. Parts where beautiful and colorful like the stupa temples we visited. Lots of monkeys and prayer flags everywhere. The part are packed with people and shops. Shops, and shops and shops. For a people who’s average income is $750 a year there are incredible amounts of shops.

Tomorrow we leave for the Himalayas. Everyone is ready to go, but I don’t think anyone is looking forward to the flight to Lukla. We meet at 4:30 am for final gear pack and off to the airport. Should be an amazing day and sights at we fly into 9,000 ft and through the Kimbu Valley.