When I'm travelling under the umbrella of a particular organization, I follow the dictates of their security - even when I think they're wrong. This can be frustrating, but, as they always err on the side of caution, it isn't any more than that.

Despite the ongoing general strike called by the Maoists and despite the bombs going off in various parts of the country, we are finally leaving Kathmandu tomorrow to head out to the Districts.

Cool.