Katmandu

Four days in Katmandu flew by. Many of the friends I made at the retreat were also in town, and I've had more socializing than I had in years. It was beautiful.

Katmandu is a busy city, yet it felt like a controlled chaos. I never felt overstimulated by the crowds, noises, or traffic. That is not normal.

The first night was an Indro Chawk (rain diety) celebration at Durbar Square. The virgin Kumari (living Goddess and manifestation of Shakti) also made an appearance. I didn't see her. The images of the big stupa are at the monkey temple.

What I love the most is the synergy of spiritual tradition. I'm told Nepal is the only place where Hinduism and Buddhism co-exist. It's a spiritual melting pot. In other countries, I observed a clear separation.

I didn't visit many of the points of interest because I will be included in my upcoming Shamanic tour. I did do a lot of souvenir shopping and could spend days and $$ on the amazing crafts Nepal has to offer.

Although this post is lite on photos, stay tuned for more in the upcoming weeks.

I'm off to Pokhara tomorrow for 7 days at the foothills of the Annapurna mountain range. I'm still debating whether to hike for multiple reasons, so don't judge me if I don't. I feel like I am fighting the flu, rain is expected all week, and I need to minimize my expenses. Once I get there, I will be better informed to make a decision.Read more