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That's an awful lot of stairs to climb!

The Foothills of Machu Picchu

February 12th 2008
Sheltered under the snowy peaks of the great Annapurna range, Pokhara provides a most welcome relief from the intoxicating, overwhealming enormity of Varanasi and our rapid ascent through the backbone of India. A tourist town to be sure, but what a tourist town. Relaxed atmosphere with cafes scattered along the shore of a (fairly) pristine lake. Bakeries, restaurants and more nick-nack shops t ... read more
Asia » Nepal » Pokhara

Nepalese Flag 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
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