{namaste}

Almost eight years ago, I took a great trip to Nepal. And I'm now 'homesick' to go back. I love the people, the culture, and the slower pace of life. Busier streets, not so many cares. I am a country girl, but this city is beautiful to me.

I would love to spend an afternoon at Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple) looking at the different shrines...

I personally love Ganesh, an elephant-headed God of Luck. I love in Kathmandu that the streets are lined with shrines, and always smell of insence.


I would love to eat a hot plate of Dal Bhat, which is basically rice with a lentil soup and potatoes. YUM!

What I miss the most are the prayer flags that hang everywhere,

and the suspension bridges you walk on from town to town on the trek from Jiri beyond.

And Namche Bazaar. I got sick while I was there and spent a week by myself while the rest of the gang went on to Everest Base Camp. I love that place.

I also love the great Mountain views. This is Everest and Nuptse, two really beautiful mountains.

I dream of going back, but with two little kids at home, I think I am years away. It's definately not Nick's ideal vacation... I actually think he'd rather stay home! I think for now, I'll buy myself a Nepali cook book and frame my map of Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the wonderful things I have at home!