Pokhara - After the thunderstorm

hi, A good storm passed through last night with much thunder and lighting. This morning got going early and set off to a similar site as yesterday. In stead of the big walk in up the valley we decided to take the Hilux 4 By 4 up a steep rocky muddy track to get to the top of the valley. This proved a little bit tricky with wet clay soil and many boulders making the going very bumpy and slow (having to get out and push). We eventually arrived at the top of the valley and then we set off down with many hundreds of paddie field all glued to the contours of the steep sided valley (the amount of work to build, maintain and farm these must be mind blowing). We soon arrived at the site and the work was soon completed there. We then headed to the next area following the valley further down. It took some time in finding the area even with GPS and was hard going but great scenery as we moved into thicker wooded areas. I started climbing the tree which had no really difficulties but on arriving near to the nest I could see that with one was very ready to fledge the nest. I climbed closer but getting within a few feet of the nest the chick fledged the nest. It flew very well and when I descended back to the ground the chick soon returned to the nest. Best leave this one for another year. We then continued to descend further down the valley and then crossed the river to ascend a massive set of steps to meet the driver with the beatern up hilux. Now back in Pokhara where I think after tomorrows work we will be leaving back to Saurama for a few days and then we are going deep into the wilds for around 5-6 days. I am now making the most of my creature comforts as I think that soon may change. Its all good and things are going great. Thanks again and will post a few more pictures but memory stick is saying NO.