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Mountains, temples, and the river of death

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April 27th 2017
Top of the World to the River of Death We started the day at 6:30 a.m. on a one hour flight over the Himalayas turning at Everest for a full on look, from both our seats and the cockpit, at the roof of the world. I doubt I will ever forget not only Everest, but the terrain and mountains that lead up to it, perhaps the most daunting square miles on the face of the earth. We enjoyed a glass of cham ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Kathmandu

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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