I fell in love many times over in Nepal – with the unbridled beauty of the country’s raging rivers, the majesty of its towering mountains, the shimmer of its glistening lakes and the richness of its verdant valleys; with the locals, so warm and generous of spirit; with the many friends I made during my time there. Despite the political turmoil, the constant checkpoints and the threat of Maoist insurgency, Nepal’s magic cast its mesmerising spell on me, and I did not want to leave.
Originally published in Viva. DOWNLOAD