Jokhang Monastery I am in Lhasa as the Tibetan starting point for my journey to the sacred lands of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, a rich experience which I will chronicle in an upcoming post. Meanwhile, our arrival here from Kathmandu, Nepal, brought with it a significant jump in altitude. Lhasa, the birthplace and former … Continue reading Lhasa – One Day, Three Monasteries
Swayambhunath Stupa Located high atop a hill overlooking the vast expanse of Kathmandu, is Swayambhunath. Although I visited this place years ago, Swayambhunath Stupa, aka The Monkey Temple, is so visually engaging that it warranted another visit. I'm not sure if it's just that tourism here is up (although it's technically off-season) or if it's … Continue reading The Temples – Kathmandu, Nepal 2019
Turns out, second time's a charm! Ah, Kathmandu. You are much like I left you a decade or so ago... dusty and crowded, but with pockets of undeniable charm. Yet there is one thing that has changed, and it is my perspective. Like many who come to Kathmandu, I was here for just a couple … Continue reading Kolorful Kathmandu – Nepal, 2019
The Wanderlusting Files 