Monthly Archives: June 2011

Buddhist life & Hindu death: Bodhnath & Pushupatinah

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Miss Q

Bodhnath is an enormous stupa just outside Kathmandu & it is like nowhere else I have ever been. Everyday thousands of devotees, under the watchful eyes of Buddha,  come to circumnavigate the giant dome. The lane around the stupa is … Continue reading →

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What to do in Nepal during the monsoon: Visit a yoga ashram, of course.

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Miss Q

Visiting Nepal during the monsoon season is ill advised. Unless you like rain.  The Himalayas are hidden behind the clouds & when it’s not pouring rain, it’s gray & overcast & humid. After my trek I decided to spend some … Continue reading →

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Travelers I Love to Hate

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Miss Q

So in my nearly 6 months on the road, I have met a lot of travelers. Some of you & you know who you are, will be my friends for life (I hope), but others of you, man, you make … Continue reading →

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Trekking In Nepal: Whose Idea was THAT?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Miss Q

well, mine, I guess. it’s what one does in Nepal, right? So when I wandered into a trekking agency in Kathmandu, I asked for  “trekking light”, you know, the middle aged-chubby-girl-easy-trek. You have those, right? Most sensible people prepare for … Continue reading →

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Post Restante in kathmandu: In my mind it was much easier

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Miss Q

Way back when I was dreaming up this little adventure of mine, I knew i would need things like trekking shoes &  warm clothing when i arrived in the himalayas.  I am lazy by nature & didn’t want to carry … Continue reading →

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