Nagarkot

I was so happy to see Professor Thapa and his lovely wife. They met me early in the afternoon, and Professor Thapa´s driver brought us all the way to amazing Nagarkot. I feel overwhelmed by so many beautiful moments that I need to write about them. Yes, this is really Writing & Leisure.

We went by car – it was like the crookedest street in the world. Similar to Lombard Street in San Francisco. The temperature was rather cool when we arrived, and Professor Thapa wanted to go to the temple, so we joined him. The sunset was ongoing, and we took off our shoes and said a little prayer. A precious moment that I will keep in my mind.

We had dinner together, and Professor Thapa ordered French Fries, dumplings, and vegetables. Since these were my first days in Nepal, I felt a bit impolite since I didn´t dare to eat so much. However, it was so tasty, and I love spicy food.

We tried to call Professor Jörgen Engel, my previous supervisor, during dinner. It was not possible, but we could at least send some chats instead. I was reminded of pharmacology and the nicotinic receptors.

Professor Thapa and his wife returned to Kathmandu, and I stayed the night there. It was so calm and peaceful. At the end of the evening, the only light I had was a candle. I needed to go to bed early to wake up with the sun.

I was awake before dawn, and to my surprise, I had cholinergic pharmacology in my mind. Suddenly, some dogs started barking at nothing, as they always do. I went to the veranda and saw the fluffy clouds from yesterday, but this time not from a plane. Professor Thapa had brought me 2000 meters over the sea. We were not able to see the whole of the Himalayas, but I got a glimpse. I wish every morning would be like this.

I was awake before dawn, and to my surprise, I had cholinergic pharmacology in my mind. Suddenly, some dogs started barking at nothing, as they always do. I went to the veranda and saw the fluffy clouds from yesterday, but this time not from a plane. Professor Thapa had brought me 2000 meters over the sea. We were not able to see the whole of the Himalayas, but I got a glimpse. I wish every morning would be like this.

After breakfast, I had a little walk in the forest below the house. Lots of greenery was mixed with flowers, reminding me of tea plantations I have seen in Malaysia and Sri Lanka. This morning I also saw a coffee plant. The Himalayan java coffee is great, and the local tea is so smooth and fresh. I was told that there was a big earthquake in 2015 that actually demolished lots of buildings. They had made a great effort to rebuild houses.

I had some more tea and enjoyed the atmosphere. Birds and insects were singing in the background. A chilly morning in Nepal. And there is hope – I spoke with a German couple who saw the Rhinos the other day. They also didn’t know about Rhinos in Nepal.