Plyn
6th February 2006, 02:32 PM
Just thought I'd post an on-the-ground report from Ktm - well, there's not much to report - in Thamel it's very much business as normal - a week long strike started yesterday but many of the shops and most of the bars and restaurants are open as normal - and the people are still happy and smiling. Been into the old town yesterday and earlier today and walked along New Road, focus of many of the recent demonstrations, but all is quiet there too - a few more police than is usual but no tense atmosphere or sense of current or impending trouble. Very few tourists though, many less than even last February, so have actually managed to get a seat next to the fire in Sams Bar two nights in a row :)
In summary, its definitely business as usual here, no signs of trouble, even along New Road, taxis are running a normal service, the sun is shining, the momos still taste good and the internet still works. All in all 'no problem'.
Hope this on-the-ground report is useful for anyone considering whether or not to come.
In summary, its definitely business as usual here, no signs of trouble, even along New Road, taxis are running a normal service, the sun is shining, the momos still taste good and the internet still works. All in all 'no problem'.
Hope this on-the-ground report is useful for anyone considering whether or not to come.