Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
Straight from the Everest Circuit to Shivapuri National Park!
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Trekking in Shibapuri National Park
There is a national park called Chitwan National Park, located about an hour from Kathmandu.
I think it's the mountain where the river that flows through Kathmandu originates, but I have absolutely no idea which river it is lol
That's roughly what they told me.
I went hiking on a mountain like that.
Apparently, this is where the spring flows from.
This flowing water looks like it could be it, but it was actually being fed in from above through a pipe...
"Oh, ohhh..."—that kind of feeling is so Nepal, or rather, so "abroad," lol.
It's a mountain that takes about 3 hours to climb and about 3 hours to descend.
I go hiking fairly often, but this time I went on a trek with two people from the union.
Actually, I'm just a burden, lol
It took a really long time.
A snack where you sprinkle a special salt-and-pepper-like seasoning and a spicy seasoning on this ramen and eat it just as is! (About 20 yen per serving)
This is really delicious, but it makes me so thirsty!!
Getting thirsty in the mountains is the worst lol
The Character of the Nepalese People
Apparently, Nepalese people do go to the mountains for fun, and on the day I went, there were high school students there just having a good time.
They're dancing and having fun at the summit lol
By the way, my rating at the top is 2700.
They were happy when I took their photos, so I took pictures of everyone striking their own poses.
As expected, the site supervisor is really good at taking photos ^^
Everyone feels free to strike up a conversation with me, and since it’s the first time they’ve ever seen a Japanese person, they’re totally fascinated by me lol
If people get together, why not dance!?
That's the kind of national character—the kind that starts dancing as soon as music starts playing.
(By the way, I’ve received permission to post the photo on social media and other online platforms. I guess only developed countries ask questions like this...)
Apparently, when they see someone who isn't talking, they get worried and ask, "What's wrong? Are you sick?" lol
It's the complete opposite of how Japanese people are, isn't it?
That's really great, and it looks like fun lol
Nepal Underestimates Us
Then we started our descent, but the two people on either side of me—who, like me, had underestimated the mountain—were already completely exhausted.
I told him point-blank, “Keep the things you buy (or bring) in the morning to a minimum!” but,
3 L of water + 1.5 L of Sprite + 2 bunches of bananas + 8 tangerines + other snacks
I told them I didn't need that much, but they kept saying, "It's okay, it's okay," and took it anyway.
This was the last time—on the way down the mountain, I had a bunch of bananas, 2 liters of water, and some tangerines in my bag...
They were already feeling pretty rough, so they had no choice but to...
There's no doubt that Nepalese people are underestimating the mountains lol
Well, anyway, we made our way back down the mountain.
I heard this story while we were coming down the mountain—apparently, this is the first time a Japanese person who came to Nepal (for an internship) has climbed a mountain.
I know some people might take issue with me writing this, but—including Japanese people visiting abroad, as well as Westerners—
It's basically booze and women! lol
Well, I can understand how you feel.
After the interview, it's time for drinks and women! (I hear there's a place like a hostess club.)
Since I don't really enjoy that, I still want to experience the local food and local pastimes, and I want to understand and get to know the locals, even just a little bit.
What kind of lives do the locals lead, and what are their feelings as they come to Japan?
What can the Japanese teach them?
When I think about that, I just can't bring myself to drink lol
I'm just so excited to get to know the area^^
And since that wouldn't make for good material, I want to do things that will.
Well, I guess it's just a difference in values.
Next time, I'll introduce a hotel that costs 500 rupees (about 550 yen).
See you later.
