Bhairawa

Bhairiwa, Nov 28, 2011.

I think I have had my last hills for a while, and small they were. Now out of the mountain roads cycling is easier and the road wider. After some 40 kms I found a turnoff from the main road where I followed a sign indicating Lumbini. At first I was not entirely sure that it would be a foolprof choice, but it was. Wonder why most of the traffic continued on straight ahead for the detour via Butwal? Never mind, I quite enjoyed being almost alone on the road.

When I rode in to Bhairawa it took me a good while to get my bearings, and find a place to stay. Eventually I moved in to the rather grotty Sayapatri GH. By then I had checked out the fancy Nirvana Hotel. At $43 a night I could have afforded it but as with other upscale places I thought I would have little in common with other guests, and gave it a pass.