… The Ancient Capital City of Nepal
On a clear day you can see Mount Everest
. . . It’s not a clear day.
Lobsang’s Bed & Fast
“You may lob for the night, but don’t
expect breakfast in the morning!”
~ Lobsang, proprietor.
“Bye now! We have to service the room.”
I rang the bell but the restaurant was closed?
Breakfast … at last!
Careful!
Bhaktapur under restoration
“Sorry but that Lobsang took my last rupee!”
Photography:
David & Linda Redpath Β© 2019
On a day of melting snow here in Philly and rampaging nonsensical news from DC, this made my week. Wonderful world. Thank you! Sarah
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You’re very welcome, Sarah.
The trek made my week too π
But things must be looking up
with spring on the way . . .
and the Burn running again!?
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Beautiful pictures
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Glad you liked them, Nandita π
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It is a beautiful country with lovely people and you’ve captured that beauty with finesse
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Thanks … They made it very easy.
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The first image is very psychedelic. Enjoy your time!
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Thanks Walt.
I used that first pic to acclimatize.
Nepal is a far out place.
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Beautiful pictures
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Thank you very much, Shivani.
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Beyond Beautiful π.
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Thanks K π
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Gorgeous pics, David. How long did you stay there?
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Thanks Bojana. We were there just a
couple of weeks, then down to India.
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I’ll be looking forward to that.
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I found some amazing mandalas in Nepal
I’m sure you’ll like. I’ll post some next week
for you, Bojana π
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Please. I’ve been really enjoying these pics.
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I guarantee you, Bojana . . .
these mandalas will blow your chakras! π
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Haha.
My chakras are out of balance so the sooner, the better.
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I struggle to keep mine in balance. Daily task…
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thanks Marieke. Glad you liked them.
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Great pictures, again!
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Thanks Basilike. Unfortunately, after that
last big earthquake in Nepal, there is plenty
of work to be had for Nation & Decoration π
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Nation & Decoration is always next to those in need. Wouldn’t you know?
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I felt the compassion flowing
from that glossy poetic brochure.
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We are compassionate and want to help you for the right price.
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Indeed Basilike. Until reading the latest
information from Nation & Decoration,
I never realised how great was my need
for some expert motivation!
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What a wonderful mystical journey ur on π·great pictures alsoπ
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Thanks for coming along for the ride π
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Thanks for sharing itπ
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I love the smiles π
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Yes, and with less material things
. . . to weigh them down π€
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Yes…so very pure. A beautiful reminder.
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Thank you, Ellie π
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THIS WAS SO INSPIRING!!
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Thanks π
The little mountain kingdom π»
of Nepal is an inspiring place π«
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oh wow, this is my city, Most of the monuments that we have here were destroyed by the massive 2015 earthquake. Thank you for sharing. I hope you had a good time in Nepal.
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Had a wonderful experience, thanks Ankit.
Yes, I saw some of the damage done in ’15 .
Made the acquaintance of a man, who along
with his family, is still living in a tent.
Their house too badly damaged.
Evidently a very traumatic event.
If you haven’t yet tried it out, I recommended
the OR2K vegan restaurant in Kathmanduπ
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Glad you had a good time in Nepal. Had I known this earlier, I would have recommended you places. And I’ll definitely check the vegan restaurant.
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Thanks for the thought, Ankit.
We did travel with friends who know Nepal
very well, so we did alright ππ
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Wonderful photos!β¨
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Thanks for that, Doc. π
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A wondrous collection of photos David… Every picture tells a story…
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Thanks Ivor π
But that does raise the eternal question …
Does one allow the facts get in the way
of a good story ? π
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Who worries about the facts
Governments fail to see
the writing on the … Wall.
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Unless it’s a “big beautiful wall!”
built with lots of taxpayer’s moneyπ°
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Thank Mexican Wave
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“Surf’s Up!” π
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I’m not allowed to swim yet !!
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And there’s hot weather coming, Ivor.
Stay close to the garden sprinkler π¦
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Pako Festa tomorrow
Cosmopolitan day in streets
Geelong West comes alive
I’ll write about
If I catch the right bus.
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Here’s the link
https://www.pakofesta.com.au/
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Thanks for that, Ivor.
Perhaps they should have a Pako Festa
in Pakenham?
Got a full dance card this weekend.
I’ll try for next year π
But do have some funπ
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I’m sure to have a great day
Eating and drinking
Under the sun
Fun for everyone
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I guess you need to take along some snacks!
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Yes, the spicy vegan food in Nepal is
wonderful … when you can find it.
No fast food outlets in the Himalayas π
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Great pictures and beautiful people you captured in them!
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Nepal is a photographer’s paradise.
But such is life π Beauty is an infinitely
worthy search.
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So beautifully said!
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Love these. Thank you for sharing them. You give me views into other places I would never get to see on my own.
The 13th picture you posted…small set of steps, pink bricks, small stone animals…what is that?
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No problem, Victoria. As a free-range
anthropologist (not a tourist) that’s my job.
Bhaktapur was the Royal Capital City
of Nepal, so many of the shrines are rather
large and elaborate. Too many deities to
count, but it’s definitely Vishnu, with the
snakes behind and holding a conch shell,
waiting at the door.
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As the Oracle of Delphi did say
Know thyself … and nothing in excess.
I personally like the Desiderata
when it comes to good spiritual advise.
But, and I know that Mahatma Gandhi
would agree, it’s hard to top the Sermon
on the Mount π π
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
GREAT TOUR! THANKS FOR BOTH HUMANITY’S PRESENT AND ITS GLORIOUS PAST!
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Nicely captured photos – intriguing and colorful!
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With a dose of Wanderlust
and a super smartphone
just another backpacking Aussie
. . . a long way from home π
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The world through your lens is extraordinary, David!
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Thanks for that, Susan π
I’ve been told I have no filter,
so I bought one for my camera π
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As always– awesome photos!
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Thanks for viewing, Loujen π
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Great photos, David. π
I see you didn’t run into Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour on the Road To Bhaktapur.
Otherwise Hope and Crosby could have done their “Pattacake, pattacake baker’s man” routine on you and you could have caught another glimpse of the sky to see Mount Everest while lying on your back.
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Thanks Chris π
No need for Bob or Bing, as I took my own
comedy sidekick along … King Scooby.
I’ll post his pic soon, but I didn’t get many
as he was always off on a Himalayan High.
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I could probably spend a lot of time taking photos in places like this. It reminds me of old school Nat geo
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Yes Lloyd, I grew up on National Geographic
(… and a few other) Magazines π
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I still have stack from the 70s
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I think National Geographic was the
precursor to Lonely Planet, and helped
infect a generation with Wanderlust.
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Definitely.
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Great photos, and I enjoyed your comments. Amazing place!
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Thanks for that, Betty. Glad you can relate to Aussie humour, for it is an acquired taste π
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Apparently Aussie humor fits right in with mine. π
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Most fortunate, Betty . .
For Down Under humour is above the law π
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Beautiful pictures. π
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Thank you, Susanπ
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These are crazy wonderful! Man! Someday……Thank Y’all for sharing and a continued Bon Voyage!!! π
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Like the Fellowship of the Ring,
thanks Katy for joining in.
More pics to come, so … Bon AppΓ©tit π
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Wonderful captures! Pics do convey a lot more than words, at times.
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Yes, I was left speechless.
So as Rod Stewart often sings
“Every picture tells a story don’t it ?”
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Couldn’t agree more! π
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Sounds like an amazing trip, looks like a wonderfully beautiful place from the photos too!!!!!!!
Splendid! just loved it!
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Thank you, Efi.
It was an amazing experience.
Much more pics to post.
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An unforgettable visit David!!! Thank you for sharing all these pics!!!!
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Lovely pictures. We were in Nepal last March. The calm devotion that we witnessed – and my wife fell in love with Bhaktapur esp. – was the biggest takeaway. Very few of our friends back home in Karachi got that, comparing the breathtaking mountains we have with theirs, as if everything is a competition (and it was then I started quoting, “to appreciate Laila, you need Majnu’s eyes” each time the physical landscapes were pitted against each other).
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Vive la diffΓ©rence …
And variety is the spice of life.
Had plenty of nice spicy vegan delights
along the way.
I do hope to get to Karachi one day π
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Hope so too.
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This is extraordinary.. pics says it all… It would have been a wonderful experience..
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Yes, had an amazing time … thanks Chiru.
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Beautiful pictures π
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Thanks Manic π I do like to pic.
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Me too, as much as I can. Hoping to start afresh on my photography blog once again. Until then you can have a look at my page on flickr if you wish.
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Never too late π That would be great.
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Thank you! Soon. If only the day had 36 hours π
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Haha that was interesting
Like reading a comic, but reality life comic…
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As they say, Luiza …
Truth is stranger than fiction βοΈ
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Wonderful trip.enjoy dear!!πΉπΉπΉ
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Great shots wish our shots of Bhaktapur were half as good, you have a good eye for composition. We went prior to the 2015 earthquake. Louise
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Glad you liked them, Louise.
Yes, we only trekked around the foothills,
being winter . . . in open toe sandals
(very unprofessional) Met some more
adventurous travellers suffering from hypothermia and oxygen deprivation.
Tempted to post a blog . . .
“The Year I stubbed My Toes!” π
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Ha ha – I like it. If you do – I look forward to reading it. Louise
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Beautiful pictures… thanks for sharing…
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My privileged pleasure, Geetika π
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Great photos β what an amazing place! Almost feel like Iβve been there now π
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Thanks Peter π Well worth the trip.
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Looks like it was too… thanks for the guided tour David.
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My pleasure, Peter ποΈ
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some great character studies
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Thanks Graham.
There were plenty of characters to studyπ
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Wonderful trip,my lonely traveller.πΉπΉπΉ
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Yes, it certainly was Aruna. I did trek
with a band of fellow Aussies, along
with my wife, to keep me out of strife.
… So, not so lonely π
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Good.ππππ
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Beautiful, vibrant photos…and your prose always makes me smile.
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Thanks for the affirmative, Rita βοΈ
My mission accomplished π
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Beautiful pictures. π..every photo is very nice
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Thanks Mark. Glad you liked them π
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Thank you, Mark π
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Brilliant photography as always, David. You are great at capturing people’s expression.
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Thank you very much, Marta.
Facial expression is one freedom
that can never be taken
. . . except with a camera π· π
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Yes, indeed.
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