Local construction work - there's lots of development in this area - lovely bamboo scaffolding!
Swayambunath god (not sure which one!)
Main temple, Durbar Square
Large prayer wheel at Swayambunath (we twirled it to improve our karma!)
This is a very quick post to stick some more photos up - electric's not on for long and we're about to be very brave and head down into Thamel (the main tourist/shopping area) by ourselves (oohh!) to do a bit of shopping and wandering around....here's hoping I can find my way back!
We're booked to go to Chitwan National Park on Saturday till Tuesday, with elephant safari/elephant washing, jeep safari and other very touristy stuff in the jungle. We've decided to fly (30 mins as opposed to 7 hours on the bus) so although I'm looking forward to it, I'm simultaneously petrified - it will be a very small plane. The hotel we're staying in looks quite good (western toilets - yay!) so hopefully it'll be a nice few days away from the noise and the dust here.
Thinking about volunteering at the large government orphanage for under-5s during the day once we get back next week - going to maybe go for a visit before we leave this weekend to have a look.
Anyway, will go - there are others needing to get onto the computer before the electric gives up for the remainder of the day. Hope everyone at home is well.
Ann & Alison
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Well, i must say Miss Evans.. you're getting rather good at this blog lark, before we know about it you'll be one of those obnoxious twitter-types..
ReplyDeleteAnyway, yes everyone is fine here (and by 'everyone' i know you mean 'the cats')..Michael is, of course, insanely jealous of both of you, but i think the thought of washing an elephant has pushed him over the edge!
The photos are excellent so keep them coming if you can, and have fun with the scary-internal-flight ..arf arf
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just read blogs firsttime comp in cottage now.good to get news and photos ali u must take some of mum even if you have to chase her! sounds like u have loads of wee n huge adventures to squash in few wks i hope u both enjoy them all.love n miss u both,hang on tight to eachother xxxxxx
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ReplyDeleteoh I am so excited for you about your elephant safari.
and I remember hearing (goodness knows where) that bamboo is better (or at least as good) for scaffolding than iron poles... it is incredibly strong and will bend before it breaks.
Your trip to the Nat Park sounds brilliant - especially the elephant washing. Loving the photos - all the vibrant colours and activity.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time on your trip - you got Rescue Remedy for the flight?!! G & T might help if not...! Speak soon. D x