Had a security briefing from VSO this morning and it sounds like we've got a lively few days coming up. A 4 day nationwide strike has been called by the political parties starting tomorrow (Thursday) and demonstrations on Saturday. The government has responded by arresting a load of politicians and journos (and the Chairman of the Nepal Bar Association - is it tasteless to say that the government can't be all bad if they're arresting lawyers?) and banning all public gatherings in Kathmandu. There is the possibility that they will impose a curfew on Saturday in an attempt to keep the demonstrators at home. We are also likely to have phones and mobiles cut off.
There is a plus side to the strike. We have got the keys to our new flat and Sheila is busy shopping for furnishings - 4 days enforced delay may limit the damage to our bank account. We are continuing to stay at the Pacific Guest House until next week as there is security in numbers and it saves us having to stock up with 4 or 5 days of food (and candles for the power cuts) today.
Enough for today. When the curfew forces us to stay in the PGH I'll try to finish off Tales (& pics) from the village.
Keep an eye for Nepal news on the BBC.
Cheers
Roshan
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