Today was the first day we haven’t had some meeting or another scheduled since we arrived in Kathmandu 8 days ago. There had been rumors of major Maoist marches going on through the city, but because we have been going a little stir crazy in our hotel, we decided to try to go to Swayambhunath affectionately known as “The Monkey Temple”. As one might guess from the name, monkeys roam freely throughout the grounds of the Buddist temple parts dating back as far as 400AD, but most of it much more modern….only 800 years old.
It’s a beautiful site on a hill that rises above the floor of the Kathmandu valley, so from the top you can see for miles around. The day was clear and hot and monkeys were plentiful as were the number of very steep steps. Shanti loves being carried in her hip hammock. I don’t know how she tolerates the ambient heat combined with body heat, but she does and she loves it and thrives on it.
It is also a special spot because we believe Shanti was found at the gate of this temple.
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The hip pocket brings back memories to me. You had recommended it for my kids and I loved using it!
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