Security for travellers: Nepal

Hi stilltrekkin! Thanks for the info on the buses.

As for that neverending show of pine_apples, Grand_Mals and chaudis, I can imagine you wanted to say something yourself here too. I've decided to look at them this way: they give you an excellent opportunity to tell us all a little more about all the things you do in (and for) Nepal! :-)
And the chaudis usually don't last very long, as this old thread shows (esp. Bai's June 15 reply. Of 2005, that is).

Anyway, I read that the Maoists are gathered at Balaju at present. I'm curious what will happen in the next few months, and if they will remain in the government. As long as they stay put, hopefully the country gets a chance indeed to do something about development. After it has overcome this awful monsoon...