Our adventure started even before we reached the Seti River. A truck straddled the road, blocking traffic on both sides. What to do? Well, every bus, car, truck and motorcycle raced to claim any available open spot on the road, along the road, in the private property beside the road, creating gridlock that easily rivaled New York City at Christmas time.
Binoy, our amazing guide jumped out of our van, using his considerable powers of persuasion to clear a path. He was like Moses, parting the Red Sea, okay–on a somewhat smaller scale, but it was still miraculous. It took a very skilled driver to squeeze through the opening, and ours was up to the challenge.
Did I mention how grateful I am to be on an organized tour?
The Seti River is low this time of year. Bimal, our River guide, told us that after the monsoons it is a much faster, and more exciting ride. Still, he managed to hit every single rapid, manouvering our raft to give us the maximum dousing, which was greatly appreciated on a hot day.
Anyone that knows me knows that camping is not high on my list of fun things to do. In fact it would not even make it to my top 10,000 Things To Do Before I Die. I require a bed, a toilet with a seat, easy access to running water and protection from bugs. Luckily, the Seti River Camp provided all that, plus slightly cool beer. We even had a fan in our tents which was good because it is hot, hot, HOT in Nepal in May.
Here are some of the sights from our morning hike.
Our last stop in Nepal will be at Chitwan National Forest. We are moving much faster than my blog, but that is usually the case.
Destination NOW 
Amazing post….
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Thank you, Tammi, for your kind words. I’m glad you visited.
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Of all the interesting details offered by your words and photographs, this was my favorite: “Anyone that knows me knows that camping is not high on my list of fun things to do. In fact it would not even make it to my top 10,000 Things To Do Before I Die,” because I absolutely, totally agree with you. That said, I don’t think I would have minded a night or two in your Seti River Camp.
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Why are you not my next door neighbor? We’d be best friends.
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Your posts are interesting and pics great but can you please take me off your email list.. thanks, Liz
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I’ve loved all of your posts but this one … well it grabbed me and pulled me right in … my favorite …. gotta show it to Jim.
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I’m so glad you are enjoying our trip. If I can’t have you with me in person, I’ll settle for virtual!
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Really great photos. It sounds like an incredible adventure, but definitely one to do on a guided tour. I share your perspective on camping, but your accommodations actually looked really nice!
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Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, the accommodations WERE nice. And the vies were amazing.
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Tour guides who can move mountains (or, in this case a mountain of cars) are worth their weight in gold. That tent in Nepal is my idea of glamping for sure… the only way to go now that I’m, um, more mature.
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