I definitely wouldn’t say the bus ride to Pokhara was fun, but we all got through it and made it in one piece.  The bus left KTM at 7 am and arrived at Pokhara at 2:30.  It was wet and rainy the whole ride.  The bus was old and the right side towards the back leaked.  We sat in the back, but thankfully we’re not on the side that was leaking.  I’m really glad to be done with that experience!

I ate some of these donuts this morning which I think bothered my stomach.  It’s been upset basically all day long and I’ve had diarrhea which hasn’t been much fun.  I’m looking forward to going to sleep soon and not getting up very early in the morning.  A few people are going trekking, but I didn’t manage to get in on that.  It’s ok though, with how my stomach feels right now I don’t really feel like getting up in the morning and trying to trek.

I also got a nice room at the place that was recommended by a guy who also did the meditation retreat with me. I’m paying 850 rupees a night which is more than reasonable.  I’m excited to spend a few days relaxing here before going back to Kathmandu.  I don’t actually want to go back there, but I’ve got to deal with the Indian visa.  I hope that all goes well.

I’m exhausted from getting up so early this morning.  Yay for bed and sleeping in!

Edit:  I feel like this isn’t done yet.  Here I am, in Pokhara, which is a very beautiful place.  Once again I find myself confronted with the whole “what am I going to do now?”  I could go back, but I’m reluctant to end this adventure.  I could keep traveling, but I’m not sure that would be as fulfilling as I’d like.  I would really like to be dating and meeting guys.  I’d also like to be working out so that I feel confident, sexy and strong again so that when I meet these guys I don’t just feel like the large ball of lard I currently am.  Hmm.  I think being out of KTM will give me some time to really think about it and come up with a plan.  I’m basically ready to go home, I just don’t know how that would go which scares me.  Like what will I do for work? Will I be able to find work?  Will I like being back in the US or just want to leave right away again?  Am I ready to say goodbye to this grand adventure I’ve been on?  I don’t know the answers to any of these questions and many of them will only be answered if/when I do go back.  I’m not sure I have the tenacity to keep traveling.  I’m tired and would kind of like a break from it all – some peace and comfort would be nice.  Seeing my friends would also be nice.  I’ll give it a think.  

Gratitude List:

Finally getting out of KTM

A nice dinner with new friends

A peaceful respite and some time to think