Searching, Shopping and Sweating in Kathmandu

 So the intrepid search for the elusive StewGer continues. A false lead took us to Singapore. But we found that reports had mis-identified an obnoxious South American Rodent as the culprit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZLBY3lYtsQ
After the excitement, a sojourn to Raffles bar for a Singapore slinger was the order.

So further investigations have taken us to the foothills  of the Himalayas to the very heart of mystery and intrigue, Kathmandu.

Of course no trip would be complete without the obligatory rickshaw race. After a collisions, cacophonous horns and corrupt practices (including bribery of drivers, to taking over control of the power train) the winners come to a screeching halt outside the hotel.StewGers are rumored to possibly be found lurking in the depths of hotel pools, so a search was mounted with a specialised synchonised dive team. The practice only being perfected with the imbibing of Everest summit beer

Ed gets a flash on the spot shoe repair and is

The local police holding cell could do with a spot of redecorating, and is certainly missing the underfloor heating option.

Mike has been totally busted mixing his drinks. By choosing lemonade and beer he has lost all creditability as a hardened mountain guide.

Retail therapy is still pursued with vigor and zeal before total withdrawal for 14days