The rain is bucketing down when we first wake up. The front carpark of the hotel is pooling with water. The clouds are nestled in the valley and drift in towards the hotel, fogging the view.
Decide porridge is in order again. Then at another dhaba aloo pratha and chai. The chai cups in stainless steel cups versus espresso cups or glasses radiate heat. These ones also smell like kero, but we gather they clean them using something to shine the metal versus the chai, as thankfully only the outside of the cup smells.
Out on Mall Rd the puddles are getting larger. So we don't hang outside for too long as though shell wear on top pants begin to get soaked. Doesn't cause the cows or dogs to hibernate they are out living it up. Soph is holding out for snow. It is cold, but I am not convinced.
We spend the day writing and reading up on Nepal.
In the afternoon we head down the other side of Almora from Lalal. Sometimes when heading into a less frequented part of a town people look semi shocked that you would be there. This is no exception. The view back up towards Almora is great as it shows off the terraced houses and colors. We explore more of Delhadur Rd. Before climbing back up to Lalal.
There are no nightclubs in Almora, and only two bars that we know of so it looks like the night will not be a big one.
We eat at the hotel on the urging of the Hotel management. Complimentary Kumaon local food. Not bad.
Early bed shortly after 12 listening to the locals setting off fireworks. Quiet start, big finish? Maybe...