Karen Antao’s Nepal Tour

Namaste!!!

It came over the news that the parliament in Nepal had concentrated their attention for strengthening and establishing the new constitution. When I was with you, it seemed that this would take place and it was just a matter of time.

So I want to wish Nepal your country everything of the best with your new constitution. I am sure it is what most Nepalese want for the country, so will be a unifying factor for the country.

I have just finished reading a book about the murders of your royal family by Prince Dipendra in 2001. It is a very sad story, but seems to leave many unanswered questions. Also the new king and crown prince seem to cause some problems according to this book – but I am a foreigner so cannot pass judgement on another country except to say –

I enjoyed my time so much in Nepal, a beautiful country. The holiday was made so much better by Nepal Vision who treated us so well and looked after us all the way. The friendliness, hospitality and kindness of you and all Nepalese everywhere helped to make the holiday such success.

I will never forget Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pokhara and the Stupas and other beautiful places you took us to. The staffs of Nepal Vision were always friendly and helpful. Also we enjoyed at the Thamel and the surrounding areas.

And the trek to Himalaya was truely outstanding. Not easy, in fact very hard at times especially Thorang-la Pass and the trek to Ghorepani and the trek to Annapurna Base Camp were hard for me, but it was a wonderful and adventurous experience and we were always looked after by our guide and porters respectively Prem, Budri and krisna. The mountains, glaciers and temples at the Annapurna area were wonderful and never to be seen anywhere else in the world.

I could not do the Everest trek because I was too tired, but definitely want to do that trek next year in about April or May, so will be in contact with you again.

I will say goodbye now and wish you good health and prosperity.

Hope to see you again near future.

Karen Antao