Ola!

It's another sunny day here and Khatmandu, with temperatures reaching a scorching 275 degrees centigrade! The tarmac on the roads has melted, turning them into sticky black rivers which flow in the direction of the traffic. I've seen many a hapless tourist who ventured out with slippers (flip-flops) on get stuck in the tacky ooze and burn his tender tootsies! Visibility has been reduced to 7cm due to the dust and pollution, making getting around very difficult. Most people have chosen to stay inside, but even this has its risks, as millions of poisonous flying ants seek refuge from the dust in hotel rooms and restaurants. It's like a scene out of a bad 50's b-movie! The government has called a state of national emergency, and plans are being drawn up to destroy the sun and anyone supporting it's evil regime of heat. Alternative plans are being suggested by the peace movement that we tunnel underground and rebuild a new subterranean society of mole people, but most object to this idea on the grounds that earth is dirty and will make clothes intolerable to wash.

Some have suggested that the heat is actually the work of "Islamic Fundamentalists", although no one is exactly sure how or why. Others claim it's due to the fact that it's summer and are pointing to previous summers to try and back up their theory. Of course no one is taking them very seriously.

As you have probably guessed by now, I have nothing of interest to write, so I am subjecting you to the strange world of my imagination. Mind you, it is very hot. :) We're heading off to Chitwan national park tomorrow to try and shoot tigers and rhinos! We may also get the chance to shoot some endangered species of bird as well! Gotta make sure my camera is locked and loaded....

Yesterday we went to Patan, just south of Khatmandu. It was pretty cool. Well actually i suppose it was amazing, but to be honest I've seen too many temples now, and so something that 6 months ago would have seemed breathtaking now doesn't even seem worth picture-taking! Time for a change, hence the tiger shooting. Mind you, the guide says that Chitwan will be "unbearably hot", so we'll have to see how we manage to bear it. Is it possible to bear something unbearable? I rekon it is. You just have to be hard like me... ;)

Just spent 20 mins trying to find my archives which dissapeared once again. I'm a bit worried that ne day all my journal is going to dissapear. If anyone has a lot of spare time on their hands, they could backup all my journal onto a word doc or something for safekeeping! i'd be very greatful.... :) I'll give you a mention in my blog and then you'll be world famous!

Right, I'm gonna go and find some asbestos wellies to wade thru this bloody tarmac river and buy some Baygon to kill all these bastard ants....
posted by Billy at 9:03 AM