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Asia - Nepal - Kathmandu - Thamal - Nepal - a fascinating culture in a troubled country - part II
Simon Wadsworth
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Asia - Nepal - Kathmandu - Thamal - Nepal - a fascinating culture in a troubled country -part II
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River steps at Pashupatinath |
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Preparing offerings at Pashupatinath |
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Monkeys upriver at Pashupatinath |
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Steps of Pashupatinath River - more offerings |
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The Pashupatinath skyline - too dusty to see Himalaya |
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The Ghats at Pashupatinath Ceremonial burning of an important person |
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Closeup of the ritual burning |
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Kids football match just before the fire ..getting lost in the valley by foot...getting lost is often the best way to really see a country/place |
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Fire on the top floor!! No one was injured I believe, and the fire put out by very helpful locals. |
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Dorja Lama and myself in his monastery, Boudha |
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Nepal's largest Stupa, Bodhnath/Bouddha One of the largest in the world, and the religious centre of Tibetans |
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Standing on Boudha Stupa with scarf |
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Ancient Buddha Statue Just happened to stumble across this buddha statue dating back to the 3-4th Century AD. A classic example of the intense and intact history of this city. |
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Happy New Year One of many New Year Celebrations rushing through the small streets. Hence the blurredness |
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Another busy Kathmandu street |
