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In this land of incomprehensible extremes there is no contrast more brilliant than the joyful colors offered by its women. Whether shopping, begging in the streets, selling vegetables on the sidewalk, making cow-dung patties for fuel, gathering crops, or going … Continue reading →

The evening before our departure featured an authentic Nepalese meal and entertainment. …. And turns out to be a very classy act. The restaurant/cultural center does cater to tourism, but we are surprised at the number of local people out … Continue reading →

It’s our last full day in Nepal and, indeed, of our journey. We’ve been looking forward to this morning to take a small plane along the Himalayas and see Mt Everest up close and personal. We’re up at dawn on … Continue reading →