people walk in the river to cleanse themselves of sins

Mt. Everest and temples

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June 8th 2011
Today was amazing! Very long, but very good. We started the day at 5 am to take a mountain view flight over the Himalayan Mountains. It was a small 18 seater so everyone had a window seat. Since it was open to the cockpit, they allowed each of us, one at a time, to go up and take pictures from the front view. We were so fortunate to have great weather, clear skies and the mountains were spec ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Kathmandu Valley

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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