Well, let me start by saying that I ventured out today to see how my stomach and legs were feeling. With high hopes that I will feel better for the trek.
Next, let me say that I was a bit nervous to go to the "monkey" temple...those of you who read my previous blog will understand. I know that Olivia, Liam and Ruby got a real kick out of me being attacked by a monkey, but I was afraid it might happen again. So I wore long pants and hoped for the best.
I am now uncertain why THIS temple is called the monkey temple. There were a few monkeys there, but I would say not more than 20. At Pashupatinath Katie and I saw 20 monkeys the moment we arrived. They were EVERYWHERE!! THAT should be called the monkey temple.
The monkeys at this temple were very cute! I saw a baby monkey and his Mom drinking out of a fountain, watched a monkey steal some rice and other offerings from a small temple and took a cute picture of a baby with his family. For some reason I always think about Olivia and Liam when I see animals in other countries. It probably started back when I went to Australia and made frames of animals for you two.
It was a great time of day to go to Swayambhunath - just before sunset. The view of Kathmandu is amazing - we had to climb a lot of stairs to get up there. I'm glad that I finally made it there.
I am feeling a bit better today – I emailed Bishnu and am really hoping that we can make a shorter trek happen. I just don’t want to be weak and pathetic...
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