Whilst walking though Hanuman-dhoka Durbar Square I noticed we were being followed by a very smiley man dressed in the brightest orange this side of the Arabian Sea. His face was so orange it reminded me of David Dickinson! Every time we stopped he stopped with us. I noticed he was offering Chris an orange flower at every opportunity and kept tapping him on the arm. Eventually I had to turn to him and very politely tell him to go away. Very sadly he left us. However on our way back through the same road a couple of hours later we turned the corner and literally bumped into him. On seeing his opportunity to give Chris a flower again his face immediately lit up !! So many of his orange friends appeared that I felt like a borrower in a bowl of oranges! A swift exit was required and we dived into a nearby cafe.
Footnote; Unfortunately Clara missed all this excitement as she has been unwell today with an upset stomach.....any prayers will be appreciated
These two pictures were taken just after this orange incident....I am hiding in this alleyway and Chris put on a disguise to avoid being pursued any further.............................
Sorry Keith posted a note on Chris's blog before reading yours!
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be getting around and doing a lot of filming. You seem to be behaving reasonably well as tourists from what you have been saying! There is so much need around you - it will be good to have some of it on film.
ReplyDeletePlease give Clara our love and hope she will soon be feeling better
We are praying for you all and love from us both
Iain