Wednesday, August 5, 2009

A Nepalese has done it


After treking seventy-five thousand kilometres, Lok Bandhu Karki, the Nepalese cyclist who is determined to visit the world over, says his mission will take four more years to complete.

Lok Bandu Karki's arrival in The Gambia brings to sixty-five the number of countries, he has so far landed. He left his native country in 2003, after abandoning his career as a high school teacher in Nepal.

Karki said traveling around the world with his bicycle is one of the biggest challenges entrusted to him by God.

Karki told the Indian community that assembled at the Jewel of India restaurant that he wants to see an end to violence in the world.

Since his arrival in The Gambia six days ag0, the amazing Nepalese man has been residing with the Indian community in The Gambia. The Indian Counsel in The Gambia, Ram Mohan said the coming of the Nepalese cyclist to The Gambia is not by accident, he says The Gambia is one of the most peaceful countries in The world, something that has inspired the cyclist.
-By Ebrima Baldeh


3 comments:

  1. Hi Ebrima
    Thats a nice write up. Mr Karki did not come to The Gambia knowing that it was a paceful country - it was on his route - BUT once he arrived here he commented that its completely different from all those he has visited. the serenity and friendliness he has encountered here leaves a mark on him. Ive been reading your blog - was searching for the contnuation of your sejour in India...
    Cheers
    Ram Mohan
    PS Im the Honorary Consul General and not the Counsel :-)

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  2. Thanks for your response, and above all the corrections on that piece. I hope you will keep monitoring this blog.

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  3. I met Lok Bandhu Karki yesterday. He is currently cycling at US. It was amazing to listen his journey so far. Incredible.

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