Yes I'll be off on my travels again in just a couple of days time. I leave for Delhi on Thursday 12th March. That's the day after tomorrow. I'll book the last leg (Delhi - Kathmandu) when I arrive, but hope to be able to move on quickly. I plan to do the Everest Base Camp trek, hopefully hooking up with some like-minded folks in Kathmandu, but I already have the offer of partnership from Gyan - our Annapurna Circuit guide from last year.
I expect to be away for about 4 months in total, with about half of that time in Nepal. Aside from the tourism and trekking, I'll be doing some voluntary work to try to assist the Namuna Mahila Vidyalaya school and the Women Development Trust - which I got involved with during my last visit to Nepal. I have stayed in contact with them over the last year and have been in touch with a small number of others who also want to help. I've put a description in the side-bar here. Of course what they really need is some practical help and most of that can be provided by funding. I don't want to turn the blog into a begging letter - but at the same time I can't miss the chance to invite your contributions. Just ask me for the bank account details and your money will be with the school in no time! I promise that 100% will go to their assistance.
These last few days before I depart are, of course, pretty busy - getting sorted with visas, jabs, packing etc - and a last-minute dental check-up this morning. Today has been a fine early Spring day in Glasgow - as you can see in my pictures from the Botanic Gardens this morning. I had a very enjoyable lunch with cousin Fiona in Princes Square. Our Auntie Betty is in hospital in Aberdeen just now. We have each visited her separately in recent days and of course we wish her a speedy return to the comfort of home.
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