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Feeling a little jaded after a late one with lots of beer. Great night, seems like a nice group from all walks of life, be great to get to know everyone. Today drove from Kathmandu to Swaybhu, Pashupatnath and Bhaktapur. Saw lots of temples, dogs, kids, groups of women knitting and wrinkly older Nepalese, sleeping in the sun!! Bhaktapur has a nice feel to it, not too touristy, our tour included showing us an erotic temple which has explicit engravings on its walls, the temple was erected (yes, purposeful use of words) years ago, to encourage the villagers to increase the population!! Another interesting experience, was going to a local cremation site. The ceremony starts within 24hours of dying, when the body is wrapped in cloth and taken to a concrete platform by the river. This is followed by a mourning period for a few hours, then the body is covered in kindling and set alight. Once everything has burnt the ashes are pushed into the river below, where 100 yards downstream people are bathing! On reflection I don't think "human remains body scrub" would take off in the UK!!! Also at the sight are holy men who are painted and have dreadlocks, their main task appears to be posing for photos with tourists! Everyone very friendly in all of the villages always greeted with a friendly Namaste!! Veggie burger and chips for tea (yes, I am really embracing the culture and trying the local cuisine :)
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Yvonne Smith (Mum) Sounds like meal from home!! he he. What are the age group of people on the trip???