Hotel Shanker, Kathmandu, Nepal

Two flights later I have landed in Nepal. Didn't know that I had to keep my Boarding Pass to leave the plane in Khatmandou,so, I had to find it in my belongings. Got off the plane and was escorted to a shuttle bus that drove 50 yds, no lie, to the airport, could've walked. Armed guards all over the arrival area. Next step, fill out Visa papers, not the charge card, find the next station, paid $40 US for the 30 day Visa then onto baggage claim. Must have had 10 people offer to carry my bag but listened to the trip organizers and just kept moving. Found my bag, thank God, and then exited the airport to literally hundreds of Nepalese waiting in hordes for someone. Got a little worried that in the crowed I wouldn"t find the reps from Himalayan Glacier Trekking but did after wandering around scared stiff for about 10 minutes. Nice guys! Once I found them they took care of me, got me out of the airport and onto quite the buggy ride through the streets of Khatmandou at 11:30pm. To be honest, I felt like I was in a 3D Call of Duty game with narrow dirt roads, debris all over, very thin roads, dust everywhere and buildings that seemed to be falling apart. Finally arrived at the hotel where we were greeted by a 30ft. guard gate and an armed guard who let us in. Got registered, here I am. Blogging from a very nice room in Khatmandou, Nepal, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! Talk to you later! And the adventure begins... NAMASTE!