Goodbye Kathmandu......

My blog can no longer be called Court in Kathmandu....  We left Kathmandu yesterday and I am now blogging from the lovely city of Bangkok.   Our last few days in Kathmandu were super busy.  We were trying to fit everything in, including shopping, visiting friends, and of course finishing off my work.

Even though in many ways we are ready to come home, it was really tough to say goodbye to Nepal.  At times both Jenn and I felt a bit choked up.  It was particularly rough saying goodbye to our didi Gita.  She is such a wonderful person and we will both miss her.  On our last night in Kathmandu we took her for dinner to Cafe Mitra with her and our friend Moose.  We had a really nice meal, but after the dinner when we were taking photos, the waterworks started.  Poor Gita she really didn't want us to leave....

The last few days were a whirlwind.  Jenn and I managed to get to a few of our favorite spots in Kathmandu before we left which was really nice.  Got some good photos too.  Boudha and Swayambu both have such a wonderful aura about them.  When the days are so crazy, and the honking and traffic are getting to you, it's a wonderful thing to go circumambulate around the stupas to settle you down.

We got to visit with some friends as well before we left which was really nice.  We left behind some great Nepali friends and some bideshi (foreigner) friends as well.  On the way to the airport we made one last stop at the Himalayan Bio Trade office where we took a photo of the staff at HBTL.  I am going to miss their smiles and kindness.

We are looking forward to heading back to Canada, but first we will spend some time in Thailand and perhaps Cambodia.   So, the next blog entry may be from Cambodia, who knows?? 

So, Goodbye Kathmandu.   We will miss you.....