While I am contemplating about which country to see next, my plan falls into place almost by itself. Well, not necessary the way I wanted to, but driven by the political tension in this part of the world...
My plan was to go to Tibet but China has - again - increased the visa and permit requirements for Tibet. It is now the 5th change within two months. Now every foreigner has not only to be in a group but in a group of min. five (!!!) people of the same nationality travelling on the same itinerary. I am not the best group traveller and this is just too much. Something is serious wrong here - time to not spend my money with the Chinese.
And starting from today for at least three days, another strike in Nepal. Rien ne va plus - no buses, taxis, shops....just nothing. How can a weak economy survive in this political climate? Since I am here in early April, there were strikes on almost every week.
Hence I will stay in Kathmandu for another couple of days...
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| No business today, tomorrow, the day after...not necessary the best for an already fragile economy which relies on tourist dollars. |
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| I don't think this poor fellow will benefit from the strikes...sad. |
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| Strike 'enforcer' flatten tyres...today is strike day! |
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