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A shot of whiskey to chase death: the Langtang-Helambu trek
I’ve had a few brushes with death in my life. I’ve been mugged by a small gang, nearly blown up and then stampeded during a riot, and been moments from being stoned to death. But never, have I ever, been … Continue reading
Kathmandu: a lesson in Buddhism
October 8: My brother Wes, who managed to pull himself away from medical school to join me in Nepal for a two week trek, surprised me at the airport! For a variety of reasons, I tend to struggle with airports … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Nepal, Round the World, Travel
Tagged Boudhanath Stupa, Buddhism, enlightenment, Kathmandu, monkey temple, prostration, Swayambhunath Stupa, veneration
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