The Monastery

And...here is the Monastery in which I will be teaching. Did I mention it is at the top of 4oo steps?

First Steps

Bags are fully packed, and mostly delivered to the City where I will pick them up after taking the bus in tomorrow. Ele was warned of the impending trip as she came with me to take Betty to the airport to begin her part of the journey. She doesn't look so happy but I know she will be well taken care of.

Preparations

Packing for the monastery, and then a group trek. Getting in all those last indulgences before departure. There will be no sex, no drugs, no rock'n roll, well except for the ambian, all those things prescribed by the naturopath, and...my iPod, complete with the solar recharger...I really know how to rough it don't I?  

Getting Ready

Gathering my bags and things, and more things for my trip to Nepal. Clearly there needs to be some culling of items for my trip. Need to be a bit more compact...pack a little bit lighter, maybe more like Betty.