Bakthapur OR Saturday = Sunday
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“Tanker drivers go on strike demanding security”
The fuel scarcity gripping the nation was further worsened after drivers of tankers carrying fuel launched strike demanding security after one of the Kathmandu-bound tanker was ’seized’ by irate group of people of Gorkha district and forced it to go to their district on Thursday night.
Our Sunday is Saturday in Nepal, meaning we got the day off and used our free time to get to know Bakthapur.
What a great city! It would’ve been enough to get a break from traffic and air pollution in Kathmandu (there is no traffic in the inner city limits), but we got even more: SUN, blue skies, plus a famous and ravishingly beautiful architecture. Further, we were able to meet up with my dad which was a special treat for me and him 
It was our first time on a local minibus as well and quite an experience.
While I wouldn’t trust the public buses, who are filled with more people anyone can think of, our ride was going really smooth and was unbelievable cheap. I also learned how many people fit on any vehicle: as much as would like to, even standing up in the trunk! Due to the continuing fuel shortage traveling won’t get any easier and prices are certainly on the rise.
Power seems to be a problem as well: only parts of Kathmandu have power for some hours of the day, most of the town is shut down or running on private generators.
On the other hand that makes for some great treats such as free candle light diners, candle-light toilets and candle-light showers – it couldn’t be more romantic
I am very well and hope that you are, too.
So far. Take care.
Themocracy