What have you done the most often during the lockdown?
A lot of Netflix. Plus, a lot more cooking than I ever thought I was capable of.
A movie/series you would suggest for the lockdown?
There are many on Netflix. For those who haven’t, all the five seasons of “Narcos” is a good start. “Tiger King” was another short, yet amusing series. But nothing beats the latest Netflix series, “The Last Dance” based on the Chicago Bulls Dynasty and their last season together in 1997-98 as Jordan and the Bulls.
Have you read something good lately?
Duvvuri Subbarao’s “Who Moved My Interest Rate”, based on his tumultuous years as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India right after the Financial Crisis of 2008. Maybe a good read for our Rastra Bank employees in order to boost the economy after this Covid-19 crisis.
Best music to listen to during the lockdown?
Classic rock never goes out of style. My favorites: The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, etc.
How do you work out during the lockdown?
Haven’t had a chance to work out. The only lifting I’m doing is the remote-control. However, once the lockdown ends, I will head to the mountains, and that’s always been my workout of sorts.
How long do you think the lockdown will last?
Not sure, but I’d assume end of May 2020. As of now, countries around the globe are trying to buy time as the vaccines being experimented. Current estimates are that vaccines could take from six months to a whopping two years to develop. With that in mind, this lockdown could continue for a year or more, in the worst-case scenario.
What is the first thing you’ll do when the lockdown is over?
Drive around Kathmandu to see what has become of the city.
If not at home, where would you preferably be locked down?
In the mountains, if the lockdown lasted 2-3 weeks. Anything longer, forget it...I’d rather be home.
If you were to be locked down with a Nepali celebrity for 21 days, who would it be?
My brother and friend, Nirmal Purja (Nims Dai). We will be able to better plan our climbs for next year.
One dish you wouldn’t mind eating every day during the lockdown?
Can’t get enough of a good Dal Bhat Thali. I don’t mind doing it daily for a week or two. However, if it’s eating the same item for a month, “NOTHING” is my answer.
