The Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 3
So…..Lumbini. If I’m honest, none of us are fans. To be specific, we are big fans of the fabulous, exceedingly friendly and curious about where we are from local people. Not fans of the massive opulence in the Buddhist complex amongst so much extreme poverty all around it and Not fans of the big hotel, glad we are in local and home stay type situations after this. All the staff are delightful except the reception ruler who is um, not. Btw, this is my ‘garden view’ 🤣 We’ve actually decided we dislike it so much, we’re going to eat the cost of two rooms for one night each and move on to the home stay in Tansen. #AdventuresOfCass #Lumbini
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However, we did discover the best food we’ve had in Nepal to date (and we’ve had some good food!). A 100% vege cafe, Kings Cafe which is a block back from the hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/xiNmX5BEBA8AgkTy5?g_st=ic

#AdventuresOfCass #Lumbini #Nepal

Apr 4 at 12:45amWeb
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
And today, we’re off to Tansen. I think we’re all looking forward to the cooler temperatures and hopefully, nicer people at the home stay. It has wonderful reviews about the friendliness and the food! #AdventuresOfCass #Tansen #Nepal
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
Ummmm the car has seatbelts for the driver and front seat passenger but none in the back. Sister and I are ready for the brace position 😬 All part of the funky adventure #AdventuresOfCass #Tansen #Nepal
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
Driving through Butwal and the buffalo are literally sitting or laying in the middle of a lane of traffic in a four lane road 🤣 About four in the last km #AdventuresOfCass #Tansen #Nepal
Show threadFrankApr 4
@dropbear Can't park there mate
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
Big traffic jam on the mountain road. There is a temple up ahead and road is full of tuk tuks, motorbikes and people walking towards the temple as well as the regular buses, cars and trucks #AdventuresOfCass #Tansen #Nepal
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
Hundreds of people lined up to get into the temple. All along the side of the road in their beautiful bright saris (?) and darting through the nose to tail large vehicle traffic to buy offerings on the other side of the road. #AdventuresOfCass #Tansen #Nepal
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Bums be squeaky 😬 #AdventuresOfCass #Tansen #Nepal
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
Well friends, we have arrived and it is absolutely stunning. The home stay family is lovely and are currently making us a fried rice lunch. All are much happier here than Lumbini 😁#AdventuresOfCass #Tansen #Nepal
Show threadWonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Apr 4
@dropbear Wow!
Show threadHeather EvansApr 4
@dropbear
I love it & it’s fabulous & great that you are up high, you get to see a microcosm of locals & how they live from up there without feeling nosy 😁. Really interesting.
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
@feather1952 I will admit to hanging at the railing watching everyone!
Show threadHeather EvansApr 4
@dropbear
Have a wonderful time there.
Show threadJulieApr 4
@dropbear Wow! A top spot. And so glad your hosts are lovely. It makes such a difference. Now I'm jealous - Nepal is calling.
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
@juliew2010 I had no idea what to expect and I’ve absolutely fallen in love with Nepal
Show threadJulieApr 4
@dropbear I didn't love Kathmandu, but really enjoyed the smaller villages and Pokhara was very easy and relaxed.
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
@juliew2010 we are in Pokhara the most time - 8 nights I think as we are meeting friends there and have lots of activities planned as well as relaxing
Show threadWonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Apr 4
@dropbear Eeeee!
Show threadJulieApr 4
@dropbear Ooh, that should be interesting. Lots of steep windy streets, I think. Are you bussing - will need to close your eyes perhaps on some of this curves. Enjoy.
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
@juliew2010 ah, no. In a car with no seatbelts in the back. Now we know to specifically ask!
Show threadJulieApr 4
@dropbear That sounds much better! Enjoy.
Show threadJonny EllApr 4
@dropbear that lemonade looks fabulous
Show threadThe Drop Bear 2.0 Apr 4
@jonlawrence it was SO good, not sweet and slightly salty
Show threadWonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Apr 4
@dropbear That all looks delicious!