Nepal is one of the world's great kayaking destinations. People come from far and wide to test their mettle on the mountain-fed rapids, conquer waterfalls, and stare death in the face.

Our time in Nepal was spent at a slower pace. Due to an unfortunate accident in Sri Lanka involving stick fishermen, sunrise, a giant rock, and the world's worst hospital, we weren't able to do any strenuous hiking or kayaking. So we settled for some leisurely time in a boat on Pokhara's stunning Phewa Lake. We paddled out onto the water, cracked open a bottle of wine, and settled in to watch the sun go down over the Himalayas while para-gliders sailed back down to earth. It was one of the most relaxing nights I've ever had on the road - capped off with some fine Nepalese cuisine at one of the small cafes that line the lake.