Lumbini lacks tourist attractions, other than a host of Buddhist temples and monasteries. The temperatures soar above 45 degrees so needless to say the heat was almost unbearable. After lunch we headed back to the rooms and as I was collapsing for an afternoon siesta, I see a MOUSE on my bed. It crawled across my pillow and ducked for cover. Being the brave young woman I am, I screamed and ran from my room to find a more nature loving person to deal with my problem. Before clearing the first one out, another appeared in Lisa’s bed – disgusting! Thankfully we moved rooms and while it made it difficult to sleep that night, we were not bothered by any more furry friends.
We grabbed bikes from the resort and began our sightseeing tour. It was so interesting seeing all the different temples that have been established by a number of countries – the architecture was worlds apart and so interesting. We also visited the main temple – highlight being the many intricate painting and the lowlight was that you can’t wear shoes on the ground, so we burnt the soles of our feet crossing the courtyard. We also visited what is said to be the EXACT location of Buddha’s birth.
The evening was much fun when it was decided we would be having a talent contest. Performances ranged from jokes to relaxation techniques, magic tricks, line dancing, a karate karta, a recount of the trip so far in a poem and a VERY interesting ‘cultural performance’ that involved costumes and mascara body paint. It was certainly unconventional but the best and most memorable way to end our time in Nepal.
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