Machu Picchu and the Annapurnas

Machu Picchu or 'Fish Tail' is the big mountain, which is actually smaller than the others, but then they are further away (the mind is baffled)

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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

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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