On the road again in Nepal

Head-on collisions are not that uncommon on the narrow, winding mountain roads in Nepal. Here we pass two trucks that have collided. The secret to survival passing on blind mountain curves is to lay on the horn to warn attentive truckers that you will be in their lane when they round the bend! We made it - several times, thanks to our veteran van driver!

On the road again

Hindu holy men - ascetics

A different kind of temple

Some Hindu temples are adorned with erotic carvings, in celebration of procreation, birth and continuity.

The Nyatapola Temple in Bhaktapur

Amidst demonstrations and rallies, the temple is being decorated with pro-Maoist flags and banners in advance of the upcoming national election.

Roadside hair washing

Some women use mud to wash their hair, as soaps contain animal fat.