Sunday, June 22, 2008

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!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

On the road again

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Hindu holy men - ascetics

Sunday, June 8, 2008

A different kind of temple

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

Sunday, June 1, 2008

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.