• Debra KooyNepal 2024 via LA & SingaporeTraveler
    Our beautiful Guest House. All the dark wood.is 400+ years old, salvaged and repurposed
    Love some of the doors2One of the squares. The highest temple top half was destroyed in the earthquake & rebuiltLocals touching the Deities and saying a prayer or intention1People would touch their head and hand or rub their back against this post3Many touch the backside of the cow as is obvious2Pupu (poo poo) our host dogRabi and Pupu2Framed in historySharmila our hostPottery making area of BhaktapurOld and breaking down155 windows are woodworking masterpiecesBeautiful detailsThis father showing his child how to ring the bells, touch the deities & everyone circles clockwise2These boys wanted us to take their photo then show them what they looked like1Offerings of flower petalsThe wood poles are holding structures up as a result of the last earthquakeOne of the oldest squares1

    Morning in Bhaktapur, then to Thamel

    October 25, 2024 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    I woke up early to go take pictures with Moe, Chloe & Kelly before the crowds got going and shops opened up. We had fun taking photos and then enjoyed a latte before heading back to our Homestay for breakfast. Sharmila cooked a beautiful breakfast and then we all went back out to explore before driving to Thamel early afternoon. This city hosts a very rich culture and spirituality dating back to the 8th century. The locals visit the temples and stupas daily each with their own rituals. We really enjoyed the history of this center.Read more