The Journey Begins

Well Wed came around quickly all of a sudden and I was frantically trying to pack and run last minute errands.Leeanne lent me a hard bike box, but it required a bit of dismantling to get the bike into the box. Finally made it to the airport, only to find out that the bike box was too heavy and I needed to take some items out. Stress levels went through the roof as I had to take pedals, bike shoes and bike tool out of the case and hand carry. Needless to say the bike tool would pose a problem at a later stage (more on that later). So with much negotiation with Thai airlines we were aboard with only minor excess charge.

There was a stop off at Brisbane which we had to go through security checks and the bike tool was found (missed at Sydney- go figure). They would not let me take it aboard. Thankfully one of the ground crew checked it in as a restricted item and said it would miraculously appear at Kathmandu. This would be a test of "the system". I need that tool!!! So we were away. Stop in Bangkok- Megan looses Visa card. Visa can not send replacement...arrive Kathmandu. OH BOY!!! Two hours to get through customs and get our bags/ bikes and after much asking the bike tool appears. Yes the system works!!!

Taxi to hotel and the real journey begins....