I never thought I would have the patience to spend a full sunny day cruising down a river in an inflatable raft. Surprisingly, I managed very well along the Karnali River at the Bardia National Park in Nepal. Our mission was to spot some dolphins. Even though we missed seeing them, it was one of the best picnics I ever had. With all kinds of birds – especially the Rudy Shelducks – for company, and complete silence around, there is little more one can ask for. Not even an espresso.
This cruise took place on Day 4 of The Great Himalayan Drive I am undertaking from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh. See more images on Facebook even if you are not a member.









