Visiting the ancient city of Patan, which has a restored Durbar Square (Palace area).
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Examples of the architecture.
More ancient sculpture, statuary, and carvings.
Local kids jumping rope together.
At Bhaktapur, another nearby ancient city - and World Hertitage site.
Visiting Budhanilkantha, a Hindu Temple that contains a Sleeping God that lies in a small pool. We visited on a special day - the first day of the year in Nepal - so there were crowds of celebrants.
There was much revelry and worshiping going on at the temple during our visit.
Another side trip to a serene Buddhist monastery - Kopan Monastery.
The Kathmandu Valley from a ridgetop near Nagarkot.
An inspirational visit with Olga Murray - one of the founders of the Nepal Youth Foundation (NYF).
Visiting the NYF Child Rehabilitation and Nutrition Center.
A group of student nurses on their way to a training class at the Nutrition Center.
Kathmandu is a strange and wonderful city filled with with smiles, smells, and attractions that often delight the senses.
A farewell salute with the Kathmandu Guest House (KGH) front guard. The KGH was our home away from home for over 10 days - and we loved every minute of our stay at the most centrally located, safe, and friendly enclave in Thamel.
Live long and prosper!
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