Trying not to get caught in the Monsoon rain in Nepal!

So, its been a busy month, I haven't had chance to blog for awhile.....oops!

I arrived back in Kathmandu few days ago, overseeing my Autumn/Winter Production which is now coming along nicely.....more on that later...

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Nepal is now in the monsoon season, its sunny, a little humid, with odd rain showers here and there.  I forgot how muddy the streets get, dodging the potholes of puddles while cycling to work!  A friend has lent me his mountain bike this time, as mine got stolen before, but I didnt realise that it didnt have any mud guards on, so on my first cycle to the factory, I had to be told about the huge mud splash all up my back, not the best time to wear a white vest...
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Actually been having a bit of a bike nightmare, with endless punctures and crazy gears that I dont understand, so I am spending a lot of time sat outside random little bike repair shops on the side of the road, with a cup of chai, while the bike gets fixed!

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Still, it doesn't seem to be as rainy as the year before last when I was here during the monsoon - I have been doing quite well at avoiding cycling in the rain which is never fun...apart from my best monsoon memory when I had to cycle back from the knit manufacturers before it got dark (no bike lights), in a flourescent 80s rain mac I had to borrow (I was underprepared at the time!), only to get caught in the most ridiculous floods, where I was trying to cycle through gushing muddy rain water up to my knees. Then lost a flip flop and had to wade through to fish it out. Too funny! 

 

 

 

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AURA QUE creates a range of stylish contemporary accessories manufactured by the Nepal Fair Trade Group to increase ethical production in the developing country of Nepal.

Each AURA QUE design is brought to life in a Nepalese factory that employs local people affected by disabilities, providing an income for themselves and their families according to fair trade principles.
Designer Laura Queening incorporates local materials wherever possible, such as Allo hemp produced from a Himalayan plant, handmade brass fittings, natural textured Lokta paper and the traditional woven cloth.

AURA QUE products use high quality 100% Buffalo leather that is a by-product of the food industry. AURA QUE products are individually hand crafted in Nepal, which may result in slight variations. The unique story behind each AURA QUE product enhances its charm!

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