Nepal, Everest Avalanche and Sherpa Tensions
Sherpas Move to Shut Everest in Labor Fight
By ELLEN BARRY, BHADRA SHARMA and NIDA NAJARAPRIL 22, 2014
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Nepal Mourns Everest Avalanche Victims
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Lumbini the Birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha
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Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Among the pilgrims was the Indian emperor Ashoka, who… Continue reading
Nepal Wild Tiger Conservation Research and Development
12 May: Last Day in Kathmandu, Nepal
12 May
I got up in the morning, made sure all my stuff was organised. I prepared a bag for a change of clothes later in the day. Our plane doesn’t leave until 11.30pm so we have a… Continue reading
11 May: Kathmandu, Nepal
11 May
I received a wakeup call at 9 am. I went downstairs and saw my German friend, Karl. I sat with him for breakfast and talked about the news. I noticed the IMF had some bailout… Continue reading
10 May: Kathmandu, Nepal
10 May
Came down to breakfast and noticed there were no spare seats. It was interesting I saw a man at the far end and made a decision to sit with him. He kindly allowed me to sit… Continue reading
9 May: Clowning and Anti-Bullying Education, Kathmandu, Nepal
9 May
We were up around 8am this morning. The plan was to visit two schools in Kathmandu and do some clowning and anti-bullying education. I convinced Gordon to become Gord-Ouch, another clown. It is his first… Continue reading
8 May: Flying to Kathmandu, Nepal
8 May
We were up at 7.30am to get ready to catch the plane to Kathmandu at 9.40am. I was packed the night before and had a good sleep. We all piled into two taxi’s for the airport. We sat… Continue reading
7 May: Walking around Pokhara
7 May
I ended up walking into Pokhara with a mission to buy some gifts for friends. I saw Gordon walking and he joined me. We walked along and went to a café that overlooks the lake. He told… Continue reading
6 May: Pokhara, Nepal
6 May
I woke up later and Peter asked if I was coming for the interview they had with the Rotarian. I woke up feeling absolutely exhausted and didn’t think I would go. I considered another rest day. Then Pat… Continue reading