...in NEPAL
Pokhara & the Annapurna Himal - Center peak is Machapuchare (Fish Tail)
Trisuli Khola viewed from Brigand's Bend - an uncommonly comfortable campsite. The food and hospitality are exceptional.
Trekking Home from Market
Terraces - On the road between Kathmandu & Pokhara
Pack Animals - Dressed to Travel
Bhaktapur - one of the ancient cities that is part of today's Kathmandu
Durbar (Palace) Square Temple
Ornate Palace Door
Temple of goddess Siddhi Lakshmi & god Bhairava in Taumadhi Square -
This five-storied structure is the tallest pagoda style temple in Nepal with a height of nearly 98 feet. It was built in 1708 A.D. by Raja Bhupatindra Malla.
Kathmandu
Garden of the Shangri-La Hotel at dawn
In Kathmandu Durbar Square
Boudhanath Stupa - Many Tibetans have settled around this area. Boudhanath is known as an
international Buddhist centre because of the many different monasteries located here.
Adjacent buildings viewed from the stupa through its prayer flags
Thamel - the shopping district
Flower merchants
Carpet Vendor...
...Note rugs with a message near ceiling. Fabric and Clothing Store
Crowded Thamel street
Swayambhunath - On a hilltop overlooking the Kathmandu Valley
Sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, the Swayambhunath Stupa is thought to be 2,500 years old, the elevated round dome represents the elements fire, earth, wind, and water. The steps leading to it symbolize the steps to Nirvana.
The front stairway - There is a back way with more easily navigated steps for less athletic or less pious visitors.
The watchful eyes of the Buddha on the Swayambhunath Stupa
Strings of multi-colored flags inscribed with prayers stream from the top of stupas and other sacred places in Nepal. The prayers are believed to be carried to the gods by the wind.
Prayer Wheels - The concept is similar to prayer flags. Spin the wheel to send a prayer on its way.
One of many monkeys at Swayambhunath -
Oops! This one has been sitting in the vermillion. Vermillion spread out to dry
