Tag Archives: Bhaktapur
Tears In Rain…
Last year Karen and I spent a few amazing weeks in Nepal. Our initial objective was just to go there to do a bit of trekking but we discovered so much more. We spent days getting lost amongst Kathmandu’s labyrinthine streets, discovering temples both hidden and looming before heading to quieter streets in Bhaktapur – […]
Reeling in the Year:2014
Today marks one year since we pulled on our rucksacks and said goodbye to Lucy and Martin in Greenwich, London. We boarded the train to Heathrow with a one way ticket to Perth Australia via Delhi, Bangkok and Bali. Our tummies were tumbling, there was mixture of excitement, fear, sadness and nerves inside. Little did […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Signs
In the medieval town of Bhaktapur in central Nepal there was a toilet door in an inn. Amongst the usual suspects of language describing what was beyond the portal was a small sign that said “Leithreas”. This is Gaelic – the indigenous language of Ireland – where John hails from!
Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art
In Bhaktapur (Nepal), there is a children’s home for disabled children. They also have a guesthouse called Heart of Bhaktapur. The guesthouse is covered in brilliant art work by the kids.
Little Bhaktapur
Sorry I have fallen behind with these. When we were in Bhaktapur (Nepal), we witnessed a film crew shooting some scenes for some local production. This jarred a memory from the previous year….. Sitting in the living room of our apartment in Greenwich with Karen’s Aunt Rez (visiting from Brussels), when she told us of […]
Bhaktapur Future
The narrative details a journey to Bhaktapur, a UNESCO heritage site in Nepal, where the travelers enjoyed their stay at a charitable guesthouse supporting disabled children. They explored the town, faced detours during a bus trip for Himalayan views, and relished affordable local cuisine. Their experience highlighted Bhaktapur’s charm and hospitality.
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