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October 11, 2011 – Out and About in Kathmandu

Today was another beautiful day and we took advantage of the good weather by visiting some of the major religious sites in Kathmandu including the Swayambunath, Boudanath and Pashupatinath.

Also known as the Monkey Temple, Swayambunath is a Buddhist site with many signs of Hindu influence. Boudanath is the largest stupa in Nepal and is located at an ancient religious site which was along the Tibetan trading routes for centuries. Today the neighborhood surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to many Tibetan refugees and is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. Pashupatinath is a major Hindu site that is a pilgrimage site each spring and is one of the world’s most important temples for Lord Shiva.

Colorful souvenirs at Boudanath, or as we call it, Bouda

Colorful souvenirs at Boudanath, or as we call it, Bouda

A monk turning prayer wheels – always turn them clockwise

A monk turning prayer wheels – always turn them clockwise

A few members of our good looking trekking team

A few members of our good looking trekking team

Posing with a Holy Man or Saddhu

Posing with a Holy Man or Saddhu

Leila, Robert, Bruce, Ryan and Larry

Leila, Robert, Bruce, Ryan and Larry

Raquel and Denio, our Lobuche Peak climbing team

Raquel and Denio, our Lobuche Peak climbing team

Larry

Larry

Bruce

Bruce

Raquel Ryan

Left: Raquel ; Right: Ryan

Robert

Robert

A hearty welcome at the Yak and Yeti

A hearty welcome at the Yak and Yeti

Our team members from San Jose

Our team members from San Jose

Wally and Robert at the Yak and Yeti

Wally and Robert at the Yak and Yeti

A golden stupa stands tall against the blue sk Prayer flags cover the trees around the Monkey Temple

Left: A golden stupa stands tall against the blue sky

Right: Prayer flags cover the trees around the Monkey Temple