Shwambhu

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February 6th 2009
I am finally beginning to feel as if I am getting my bearings. The hyper-insanity is dulling to mere insanity. Some recent happenings: Visit to Shwayabhu -a notable Buddhist stupa perched on a hill above the city of Kathmandu. The scores of monkeys that inhabit its environs easily overshadow its immense stature and religious significance. Experiencing monkeys freely interspersed amongst humans ... read more

Asia » Nepal

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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