Wanda writes: We were up in darkness to prepare for the departure 160km west to Pokhara by flight.  The power cuts in Kathmandu are amazing in the sense that people are living with just four hours of electricity each day.  Fortunately, the hotel we stayed in has a generator, but they were not going to turn it on just for the group, so we did everything by candlelight which was romantic and a gentle way to start the day. We were at the domestic airport in plenty of time, although the flight was delayed by an hour and a half.  Had an incredible flight with the full march of the Himalaya to our north... Very lucky indeed with the weather and the views. Just having a quick stop in Pokhara before heading to Begnas Lake where we will enjoy some village culture for three days. The blog is going to be stop and start for a few days depending on where we have access to computers and internet. Over and out from 25c in central Nepal. Wanda and Susan adds: We are now in Pokara, for a rest, lots of massages and, for some of the group, walking and for others sitting and thinking about how unbelievable it is that we are all there, safely and happily, and how lucky we are to share this already amazing experience. Who needs electricity all the time or good  working toilets?... Life is an adventure. Susan