They are allowing essential services to open between 6p.m. and 8p.m. At least we get to do some shopping.
Maryiris getting a prayer shawl
We have been in the middle of some scary demonstrations, like the other night we had to hug the street store fronts as hundreds of demonstrators ran by shouting and carrying burning torches.
in the middle of a demonstration
We got into a restaurant that shut its doors and turned off the lights except for candles. Its eerie walking thru a capital city at night when it is dark, no street lights and broken glass on the street.
ordering food in a tea house
we are currently in a store, using the storekeeper's computer. the line-ups in the hotel to use the comuter have been long. It has been a strange time since May 2nd when the Maoist began their protests/strike. The store keeper is not to be open at this time, so he is anxious as is the other person in the store. they are only able to be open between the hours of 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. will work at getting to a computer later on today. the hydro is usually off between noon and 3:00 p.m., sometimes later.
we have had some trouble getting money, as the atm and banks have been closed. It is indeed a strange time.
Even though, we feel safe as people are very helpful and protective of tourists. The only vehicles allowed on the street are tourist shuttle buses to the airport.
after two wks. we're back
PEOPLE CAN CHECK THE KATHMANDU POST ; THE REPUBLICA ; AND THE HIMALAYAN FOR MORE NEWS ABOUT THE SITUATION.
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