I explore Bhatbhateni, spot wildly overpriced cereal, learn Nepali numbers, meet temple monkeys, say hello to an orange Ganesh, and visit the coolest market in Kathmandu!

Show Notes

• 🎥 YouTube Short: Baby Monkeys at Pashupatinath! (In the episode, I forgot to mention that this was actually my first real interaction with Asian monkeys.)
• TRAVEL TIP: Check out Kaidako Coffee House (chill vibes, good coffee.)
• ✨ We explore the symbolism of the Vajra in this episode. You’ll be seeing a lot of them in Nepal!
• 🔢 Curious about the numbers I referenced? Here’s a great Wikipedia article on what the Nepali numerals look like. Maybe you’ll be able to learn them too
• 🛍️ DON’T MISS: The Thamel market — chaotic, colorful, and unforgettable!
• 🚗 RIDESHARE TIPS: Use Pathao or InDrive to get around Kathmandu affordably.
• 🍛 TRAVEL HACK: Near Pashupatinath, you might just find bottomless dal bhat for under $1 if you know where to look!
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