Tag Archives: Bodhnath

Reeling in the Year:2014

January 5, 2015 · by · in Misc. · Leave a comment

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 […]

The Stupas Have Eyes

March 3, 2014 · by · in Asia, Nepal · 1 Comment

With one day left in Nepal, the choice between Swayambhunath and Bodhnath Stupa was influenced by Bodhnath’s size and surrounding monasteries. The massive Stupa, rich in symbolism and history, dates back to 600 AD. After exploring and enjoying local food, the group prepared to head to Thailand amidst visa concerns.