All quiet in Kathmandu

Things are quiet in Kathmandu due to the festival of Dosai which has seen many locals at home with family rather than out working in the normally busy streets of the capital. The political unrest which was such a worry earlier in the year is also not an issue at the moment. Talks between the Government and the Maoists are due to resume next month and until then things are unlikely to change. Kathmandu is expecting a large influx of tourists this weekend which will, it is hoped, boost the local economy which has been suffering badly during the last two seasons.
Conditions right now in the mountains are said to be very good with no fresh snow for over two weeks - Looks good for trekking.
More later....