Nepal.. A family affair
Nepal, a country boasting over seven UNESCO sites in its capital city of Katmandu, has always fascinated us. Despite being in the airline industry for over three decades, somehow, we had skipped this place. There is indeed a time and place for every event. Bangalore was going through a sweltering summer this year. We arrived in Nepal for a four-day holiday to escape Benguluru's heat. Our travel companions for this trip were two incredibly spirited young ladies, Sashi Akka and Shantha Amma. Shashi is Amma's niece; however, she is older than her by a few years. Seeing their bonding in these four days, they are more like thick school friends who have seen life, lived it beautifully, and aged gracefully. The bonding between them is endearing to observe despite their differences. They were up and ready after finishing their morning prayer routine every morning, dressing brightly, twinning on all the days. They never complained about the dust, distance, inconvenience, bumpy roads,...