Kopean monestary

More Kathmandu adventures

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September 5th 2007
Thought I would sum up my last few days here, as I am falling behind on my blogging. Had to spend one day shopping the streets of Kathmandu. It makes you feel rich to take out 1,000s (even if it is in rupees) and go looking around. Found a few new "needed" items to help fill up the next house. Went to a Bhuddist Monestary, really gorgeous architecture everywhere and all the monk were in gold ... read more

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more