We have not made it far. Tom is on a rapid weight loss programme already – the diarrhoea and vomiting bug since the second day. Nothing to be worried about, just the usual travellers bug, slowly getting used to the local food. Resting at the moment, around 2500m, Himalayan foothills. Lovely locals, learning basic Nepali quickly. Like Hobbiton 🙂
Dulkara Martig 
With a bit of luck (and care!) that’ll be a one-off experience Tom! Do Nepalis blow smoke rings??
he has already had the shits again!