Dang and now Dhangadhi

Hi,

The last few days have either been traveling in the hilux, climbing trees up to vultures nests or eating Daal Baat. It has been a great few days on the road taking in the scenery and with a ipod of 2,700 songs on constant shuffle mode and Anand and Tulsi giving me the full Nepalese tour never boring. We left Sauraha to head to Dang but due to a car crash(fatality) then a road strike was set up by the family relatives until compensation was paid. This made us take a long bumpy detour route ended up in Dang very late and beers and Daal Baat awaited us. We spent a couple of days catching in Dang and things went pretty well. Then yesterday we headed far West to Dangadhi. This journey was long but fast smooth roads a welcome change. On route we crossed the Karnali river where we spent some time watching Gharials again there numbers are rapidly decreasing. Then we carried on West and spent time at Ghodaghodi Lake area where Anand used to work. It was interesting to learn about this important wetland area and all the associated wildlife. We then ended up in Dhangadhi and a wide menu was on offer so I had a pizza to break the habit and it was not too bad. Today we have achieved alot in the Dhangadhi area and things are progressing well. The last tree of today was a tricky one to climb to gain access to the nest but all went well in the end. I am now feeling very positive that the target of this project may now be achievable. I think the rough plan is to stay here for another day then flying to Kathmadu on April 12th and then onto Pokhara. I will return to the UK on Thursday 23rd April. I hope everyone is good Cheers Steve