The Turkish Airlines flight from Manchester to Kathmandu via Istanbul was effortless and as comfortable as these things can be. The flight was stacked above Kathmandu for an hour and our bleary eyes were treated to a feast of distant Himalayan views as we went round and round a dozen times waiting for a landing slot.
No hassles in the airport, no lost luggage and Furba’s beaming smiles as he waited for us at the exit from the airport. Even the chaotic Kathmandu traffic let out little convoy make smooth progress across the city and we were soon drinking lassis and munching momos in the the peace and quiet of the Hotel Manang - MEDEX’s home away from home!