The Nepalese Adventure: Day 7

Day 7

I'll tell you about it tomorrow. Laptop battery dead and guess what?
That's right!

Can't manage much more than this in the phone, especially as any battery power is a valuable resource! 

So, early night for me.  Lucky I have my kindle!

Xx

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