Sikkim Sights

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November 25th 2009

Published: November 25th 2009

Sikkim was everything we expected and more. There were the ubiquitous monasteries with resident monks and beautiful mountains, but also a great capital city (Gangtok) where we could wash, launder and treat ourselves with delicious food.

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Welcome to Sikkim

Gangtok's Main Drag

More European than Indian, and a nice place to escape from the omnipresent honking.

A Bollywood Star is Born

There is no confusion with Demi Moore......

Bollywood, Part II

as Sylvie's fame crosses many frontiers.

Local Monastic Manor

Local Monastic Action

Monk-eying Around, Part I

Monk-eying Around, Part II

Local Beasts

At least the baby monkeys are benign.

Red Panda

Sorry, not wild, but very cute.

Face to Face

Snow Leopard

After tracking this elusive feline for over 9 days over countless mountain passes, we sold out to the zoo.

On the Way to School

Great Gillette Moments

The best 25 cent shave a man can get. It includes a 10 minute scalp, facial and upper body massage. Sylvie wishes she has whiskers.

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