Ha, Beejo, sounds like you set yourself up for that bad experience. You should've done some research first and you would've known that you were doing too much for a first timer. Next time don't jump into the deepend without taking swimming lessons. You should've gotten stoned a few times before you traveled so you would have had a general idea of what to expect from the experience. Plus a lot has changed from the hippies in the 60s going to Nepal. You "considered it vital to smoke Nepali, as it might be some of the best stuff on earth". Presently the best stuff on Earth can be found everywhere! Seasoned indoor growers worldwide, BC, Northern Cali, Europe, Hawaii, Austrailia, etc, all produce superior cannabis. And the best bubble hash in the world is now coming from fine cannabis cultivators worldwide! Quality grown cannabis worldwide is pure as hell! The man laughed when you asked for stronger stuff because he knew what you were getting yourself into. You are not immune now, but regular everyday cannabis smoking can cause you to build up a tolerance. Cutting back or switching strains can help. If you enjoyed it, do some research and you will not only learn a lot, but appreciate the smoking experience a lot more.