Category Archives: Asia Last Wednesday I had the fortune to attend a Tibetan celebration up in the hills surrounding Kathmandu. As the only foreigner in a group of over 1000, mostly old, Tibetans, it was a great opportunity for me to learn about traditional Tibetan culture in as untainted a setting as possible outside of the most remote […]  It’s Christmas in Kathmandu! Not only has the temperature dropped significantly (and I mean it’s become, like, COOLLLLDDD!!), but the city is completely lit up with what I can only explain as Christmas lights! How happy you can imagine I am feeling right now to have a little holiday cheer. Only thing is, the holiday […] As you know, I returned to Kathmandu after a nice holiday in India. What you may not know, however, is that when I returned, I quit my job at INFO Nepal. I don’t want to go into details, so as not to jeopardize the privacy of particular individuals. I will simply say that before I […] Check out my website for photos of my trip to India! http://wanderingfootsteps.shutterfly.com  My preconception of Delhi was not good. Based on all I had heard in Kathmandu, I expected a congested, polluted city, thieving, womanizing people, and scorching heat. And perhaps if I had REALLY delved into the city, I would have experienced that. But, sheltered (from the moment I left Kathmandu) within the Tibetan community, I […] |
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