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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Travel to Kathmandu via Royal Nepal Airlines

Before the monsoons set in, travel to Kathmandu, Nepal.  http://www.WeGo.com/

Pick up a "Folk Tales from the Kingdom of Nepal" by Kesar Lall and read to relax when you're not touring this ancient city of temples.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

On the way to the Khumbu Glacier

There are many mountaineering and trekking companies in the city of Kathmandu.  The porters are generally Thamang who assist the caravan that starts in Kathmandu to the Khumbu Glacier.  Interestingly, the Thamangs are neither Indian nor Mongoloid.   The Thamangs are a charming and friendly people.  The heavy loads are then transfered by the Sherpas who continue on the trek. 

Thursday, April 29, 2010

En route to Amai Dablang

Camp sites are set up en route to Amai Dablang; the Khumbu glacier and Nuptse's northwestern slope glistens in the setting sun.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Tibetian Thangka Prints

When you travel to Nepal - you will find many shops in downtown Kathmandu, displaying Himalayan buddhist art thangka prints - some light weight, others on canvus.

The City of Patan

When you visit Kathmandu, a very interesting city of temples is Patan. Fly Royal Nepal Airlines! Spring Package Deal (468x60)

Saturday, April 10, 2010

A long and Winding Road

Mountaineers on their Everest expedition certainly could say that they're traveling on a long and winding road.