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January 13th 2010

Published: January 13th 2010

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Dominick

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Busy Street

Kathmandu

Calcutta Cabs

Sacred Cows and Sadhu

First Rhinocerous

Pokkhara View

Seen from the World Peace Pagoda, I stayed down there in Lakeside, Annapurna in the background

Sadhu Blessing

Annapurna Massif

Marigold Garlands

From flower market in Calcutta

Spice for Sale

Sacred Cows

There is a two year prison term for cow-slaughter. Cows are sacred, but buffalo aren't - you can get "buff" burgers at any restaurant

Bicycle Vendor

Decaying Calcutta

Returning to nature

Living History

This is a 16th century shrine

Newari Carved Doors

Carved Window

The streets of old town are lined with these windows

Toothache God

People have been nailing coins to this twisted piece of wood for centuries to appease the toothache god. Not surprisingly dentists have set up shop around both corners.

Kathmandu Rooftops

5th Century Statue Detail

Statue Location

Not exactly a protected environment for a 1500 year old treasure

Birganj Street Festival

A costumed group showing off their bo-staff skills is drawing a crowd

Overgrown Shrine

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