Seal i Neipeal

This is Cathal O Searcaigh's first major prose work, a travel diary entitled "Seal i Neipeal." The book describes the charismatic Donegal poet's travels through Nepal, and uncovers his growing love affair with the country and its people.

The book begins in the bustling capital of Kathmandu, and the author's poetic descriptions bring to life this colourful city of contrasts.

Many of his experiences there will bring a smile to the reader's lips, such as the demonstration by the Sadhu, a type of holy man, of his skill in 'tantric hydraulics'!

The Guru of the Hills, as Cathal is known, then leaves the capital and begins a spiritual and physical journey through the mountains of Nepal.

The characters that he meets along the way light up the pages of the book, none more so than the outrageously camp men from LA, the self-titled lady deities, one of whom says: "From Ireland, dearie.

I hope you are forty shades of pink". The book includes stunning photos, as well as poems by the author.