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Kids in Phakding, Nepal
At the end of the first day of my trekking to the Nepali basecamp of Everest, I ended up in Phakding, a collection of dirty houses and low budget trekker accommodation, but with amazingly tasty food....
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One of the Buddhist monasteries in Kathmandu, we were allowed in while they were chanting. No admission fees, no guided tours, just sit if you want to hear, tea if you like. No charge for photos, but...
View ArticleFemale porters at Friendship Bridge, Nepal
The Friendship Bridge is the border between Nepal and Tibet/China. But though it is a big strong Bridge -rebuilt after the first one washed away- vehicles are not allowed to cross. So in effect this...
View ArticleChinese borderguard at Tibetan border
The border between Tibet & Nepal is called the Friendship Bridge, connecting the 2 sides of the roaring river. Nowadays Tibet is Chinese, a situation that will not be resolved soon. The Chinese are...
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Makalu from the third step on Everest
Makalu is the 5th highest mountain on earth. Looking down on it means you are higher, in this case about the 3rd ‘Step’ on Everest. Seeing the sunrise chasing away the nightly cold over the cloud sea...
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