The Gifts of a Glimpse There are countries in the world you may never get the chance to see. For the longest time, Nepal was one such land. Fascinating yet bewildering, frenetic as well as soul-soothing, inspiring grandeur matched with challenging misfortune are just a few of the paradoxes of a country whose name immediately conjures up images of Himalayan peaks, pagoda-style temples and the mysterious city of Kathmandu. Less familiar perhaps, but nonetheless applicable are encounters with wild rhinos, elephants and crocodiles co-existing amidst tropical heat. Add in Stupas, shrines, trekking tours with a slew of foreign women, and a session with a Shaman, and you have a few of the adventures savoured during a month long glimpse of the mystical country. Welcome to Nepal.