Checked out of Excelsior into the cheap Star Hotel. $3/night! I'm in an area of KTM called Thamel which is backpacker heaven. Every shop either sells music, internet, camera stuff, souvenirs, food, trekking stuff or anything else you might need.
It's heaven after India although it will get on my nerves as time passes.
Answered an ad on the Lonely Planet web site for a trekking partner to do the Annapurna Sanctuary trek. Meeting her tomorrow. Can't wait!