Friday, October 7, 2011

A walk to Swayambhunath Stupa - Oct 7

 A journey to this Buddhist temple is considered by Lonely Planet to be one of the definitive experiences of KTM. The stupa is at the top of a hill so there are great views of the city and the valley. The entire area is full of monkeys.

Walked about an hour to Swayambhunath Stupa, mostly through streets with no other tourists evident.



Walked by a couple slaughtering a goat, and several other goats awaiting their turn.









Lots of prayer wheels which we spun for those of you in need of such assistance. We lit butter lamps for a safe journey.































































































































































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  1. taylonOctober 9, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Mary or monkey? Mary is wearing the visor (but the monkey is so cute.)
    Missing you 2 but know you are having a wonderful wild time.
    Obie still missing.....Kris

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  2. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    a&m,

    looks like big fun! love the photos--keep 'em coming for those of us living vacariously! oh, and uh, goat slaughter?!

    lub,
    glo

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