Day 3: Kathmandu

Checking out fancy new hotel for return.

Before, hoping he understands my hand signals.

Cut and vigorous head massage.

DAY THREE and getting anxious to get out of town. I think we've now hit all the coffee shops with friendly staff and reliable WiFi.  Getting used to the rolling, unexpected blackouts.  Learning how to shower with a headlamp.  All part of the fun.  But worrisome news from Lhasa.  Friends in advance groups unable to land because of dust storms.  Hopefully the winds will settle for our travel day, Friday.  Big event today: haircut.  No reason to carry an extra five founds of sweat-drenched hair up the mountain.  Quite a challenge communicating my intentions to Nepali barber.  Like John said tonight at dinner: only difference between a good hair cut and a bad one is two weeks.  Tomorrow our gear kits go off by truck and overland to meet us (hopefully) in Tingry, Tibet. At least we're partially underway.