"Bandh" on the run...

"Bandh" is Hindi word meaning closed, and closed meaning entire nation of Nepal. Today, my alleged day to leave this beautiful country, 18 left wing parties including the Maoist have called for a one-day strike to disrupt some political gathering. Quite peaceful in Boudhnath where I am at the moment, but they are torching some taxis a few miles away. The driver says, "Not a problem, I know "secret" way to airport--Me thinks it's driver bonus time!