Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) Stupa

Kathmandu

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February 13th 2008
Hi everyone! Well, we've been a week and a half here now and there's plenty to tell you about. To begin with, we've moved hotels to the Kathmandu Guest House, which is so much nicer than the other hotel - beautiful gardens, shops, money changing, restaurant, electricity almost all of the time, and 24 hour hot water!!! So obviously Phil is loving that! And it's cheaper too. We've been out a ... 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