Beauty In My Backyard - Patan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center;"> I have always lived on Lalitpur side of Kathmandu and Patan was like my own backyard. We use to visit Patan every now and then, when we were kids. But as I grew up I never gave Patan the attention, and took it for granted for always being there. I have now come to realized how much I was missing out on while taking Patan for granted as now I am over whelmed with the beauty in the little ally ways, old vintage shops, houses and familiar looking faces. </div> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EaWzygnXejoBLmwWJ2lPBTjZGTtH8Ja-80OkLx5c-_-1_ATeOs8tSf1ybPXSdds0cv3XrQnbN9GwGnVQc0beRbVsADKjCo8tflXWjQ32_xHaNRJA8wJQ_1_zxcatao1EalZreDyl3Kc/s1600/IMG_0160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EaWzygnXejoBLmwWJ2lPBTjZGTtH8Ja-80OkLx5c-_-1_ATeOs8tSf1ybPXSdds0cv3XrQnbN9GwGnVQc0beRbVsADKjCo8tflXWjQ32_xHaNRJA8wJQ_1_zxcatao1EalZreDyl3Kc/s640/IMG_0160.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Something old</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> There seems to be so much more that can be explored and found in those narrow crowded ally way or the dark doorways and trust me there are probably hundred of them around Patan. Every time I visit Patan I find out new things, new places and new stories. </div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCh8PqGoEeXAHUs1t0-XT1RFsQQFTGS8BCoVxltyf4kFeQjfKaRFnB9f6n59GHfTwpeOWl65vhRjFVW-1x-ZyWYRrZPdDh6Kz_LKkaoBz9_kc8WFYzNt7zR8_sA0OJVNw0ZtnNbphO5xo/s1600/IMG_0164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCh8PqGoEeXAHUs1t0-XT1RFsQQFTGS8BCoVxltyf4kFeQjfKaRFnB9f6n59GHfTwpeOWl65vhRjFVW-1x-ZyWYRrZPdDh6Kz_LKkaoBz9_kc8WFYzNt7zR8_sA0OJVNw0ZtnNbphO5xo/s640/IMG_0164.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Busy Patan</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> Patan is a busy city, it is always hustling bustling with locals and foreigners. The narrow roads are filled with pedestrians, bikes, cars, trunks and everything possible. The best way to explore Patan is on foot and by getting lost inside the similar looking lanes and ways. </div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUX3qfdycqkwLRNCn3pcpSsNcJtHZ7HczRWYFvFVdaFeQm4dMi-cWd3V6qJ2RvzgHKP1iUlgf_HxVrmspyoj1zZy-uQ8DHvSOtPdwnkUkndkO-96vm57I7Hsj2N82cJ1OEFEX7X1wINQ/s1600/IMG_0161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUX3qfdycqkwLRNCn3pcpSsNcJtHZ7HczRWYFvFVdaFeQm4dMi-cWd3V6qJ2RvzgHKP1iUlgf_HxVrmspyoj1zZy-uQ8DHvSOtPdwnkUkndkO-96vm57I7Hsj2N82cJ1OEFEX7X1wINQ/s640/IMG_0161.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">World of his own</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPdfixpQUHkTAhjvCqp8pMu1i0LOBwHxuaWXmq4YHjDBVUq9WrBncEgO7gJD6jFVweFNUIjDNdFcwN3wTbNcH7agKI-PgZFTOTt2OsiJ8eS7P69Df970u1wEoFCMELyTU8Rt8DOh6vwA/s1600/IMG_0155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPdfixpQUHkTAhjvCqp8pMu1i0LOBwHxuaWXmq4YHjDBVUq9WrBncEgO7gJD6jFVweFNUIjDNdFcwN3wTbNcH7agKI-PgZFTOTt2OsiJ8eS7P69Df970u1wEoFCMELyTU8Rt8DOh6vwA/s640/IMG_0155.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Admiring Art</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> If you comb through Patan I am pretty sure you will find that every next door is a temple or a stupa. There are so many small, private and hidden temples, that you cannot keep track of all of them. But all these hidden temples and stupas seem to have a story of their own. </div> <br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShhXwympLzu2_c3eSK8mB4MPyTgCHhSMTj4BkVrRFJfPOY_zg1kTDjleBfVtJVT-A4Vyz6Q3u-rQ8kImmmZXJ9CTtR6sNojgD64bmYORkI2jUvzjKUYoFpqrPnXitKL-eFLOzz-FuEAI/s1600/IMG_0159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShhXwympLzu2_c3eSK8mB4MPyTgCHhSMTj4BkVrRFJfPOY_zg1kTDjleBfVtJVT-A4Vyz6Q3u-rQ8kImmmZXJ9CTtR6sNojgD64bmYORkI2jUvzjKUYoFpqrPnXitKL-eFLOzz-FuEAI/s640/IMG_0159.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Another interesting observation about Patan is that it has a mixture of old traditional houses and the modern concrete blocks. And everytime I looked at the old rugged houses I feel that each house, each block has a unique personality and that they speak of stories and tales that are unheard and unsaid. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSaANJ-agXRA9OGl-7MwIMEWPB3kym67Lc_1IYEqoEVxL3-XbiTjRIbbPXNrF492YeICWq8b-5uPha0JwlqHjUcZHK6vDfwV-j6Zs95cNvZ6hwSDKBZVpQBVuEk1KoLpI4zpUe7Kq98U/s1600/IMG_0157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSaANJ-agXRA9OGl-7MwIMEWPB3kym67Lc_1IYEqoEVxL3-XbiTjRIbbPXNrF492YeICWq8b-5uPha0JwlqHjUcZHK6vDfwV-j6Zs95cNvZ6hwSDKBZVpQBVuEk1KoLpI4zpUe7Kq98U/s640/IMG_0157.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patan Housing</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> Like any other old town in Kathmandu city, Patan also sustained severe damage during the recent earthquake. The few houses that have collapsed are still on the brim of construction whereas the others are still on life support with wooden beams and pillars supporting them. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjER53Cqb-tfnMjkH5KK4VW1-7V8HKNQA2Q0258eedOGkx4wRFV5DuRh-7zvssrWA-nEKU3gbIJEY7SOLsQawprEQ1Zs-FOBdWoDHQH0IDK20csZgD1lbkbWnMwDi6oa8u4hE8ccAuFlYw/s1600/IMG_0156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjER53Cqb-tfnMjkH5KK4VW1-7V8HKNQA2Q0258eedOGkx4wRFV5DuRh-7zvssrWA-nEKU3gbIJEY7SOLsQawprEQ1Zs-FOBdWoDHQH0IDK20csZgD1lbkbWnMwDi6oa8u4hE8ccAuFlYw/s640/IMG_0156.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Earthquake Affect</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> I will always have a lingering feeling of love for Patan and I have plans to one day be confident enough to not get lost in Patan and know about all the tucked away gems. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> All the photos on this blog post have been clicked on the phone, so the quality and focus can be a little compromised. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Until the next trip to Patan and until next blog post.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To finding little adventures and making memories.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> SHEY</div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> </div> </div> </div>

Beauty In My Backyard - Patan

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I have always lived on Lalitpur side of Kathmandu and Patan was like my own backyard. We use to visit Patan every now and then, when we were kids. But as I grew up I never gave Patan the attention, and took it for granted for always being there. I have now come to realized how much I was missing out on while taking Patan for granted as n...

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Watching - Scarlet Heart Ryeo

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center;"> Guilty as I am, I am a Korean Movie/Drama fanatic. For me it all started with friends in high school and the love just really never died, ever. I have always enjoyed the variety of genre Korean Movies/Drama had. For a while I was all about high school drama though I know I am already too old for it, then I had a dark phase of loving thrillers and suspense and who would not love a good romantic comedy. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> So, lately I have been watching the drama called Scarlet Heart Reyo. I never thought I would be a sucker for a historical drama but this just a game changer and now I am hooked. It is adapted and based on the history of South Korea while and after the reign of the King Taejo and the 14 Princes.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_GudFQ1NEFKeg_19SAQT9GVjtLJMx_ITWEq2dAUE8A4b2NVZjtjQaJl6069JsKt8K3QysHQe8E-U16_xY2pbpkGNjQI9rDiIDXgAeKV9veTA1kp6NiJ3mpxV11MUIJuee2SZ8rGHrrY/s1600/SHR_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_GudFQ1NEFKeg_19SAQT9GVjtLJMx_ITWEq2dAUE8A4b2NVZjtjQaJl6069JsKt8K3QysHQe8E-U16_xY2pbpkGNjQI9rDiIDXgAeKV9veTA1kp6NiJ3mpxV11MUIJuee2SZ8rGHrrY/s640/SHR_3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DISCLAIMER: These images do not belong to me<br /></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I would be lying if I said I was attracted towards this drama because of the plot! The cast member consists of actors that are to die for and spoiler alert, they do shed some skin! If you are a sucker for a little or well a a lot of history, drama, romance, comedy, suspense and a lot of tears then this definitely should be you next pick. </div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeVM2ekB6AetDaxTpd6AwDrmzDkmD4pqgkSA70jdJdL2GWDRLLyaAmxpuyLkglV_zobnAlm9-Kd7uQ-DZqkXD7Z5Q9pxGkhRxGlACCop-aBmADsdIDK1XF2spXKSz1q2I59i5D2zL_K8w/s1600/SHR_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeVM2ekB6AetDaxTpd6AwDrmzDkmD4pqgkSA70jdJdL2GWDRLLyaAmxpuyLkglV_zobnAlm9-Kd7uQ-DZqkXD7Z5Q9pxGkhRxGlACCop-aBmADsdIDK1XF2spXKSz1q2I59i5D2zL_K8w/s640/SHR_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">DISCLAIMER: These images do not belong to me</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Get ready to laugh some and cry some and if you are a fanatic like myself I am sure you will believe me when I say, I had to compromised sleep, food and pretty much everything else to watch that one extra episode! </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> And if you are in Nepal like myself and are trying to watch them online, these online portals work the best. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> http://kissasian.com/ and http://dramayou.com/</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Until the next drama and until the next blog post.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To finding little adventures and making memories.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> SHEY</div> </div>

Watching - Scarlet Heart Ryeo

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Guilty as I am, I am a Korean Movie/Drama fanatic. For me it all started with friends in high school and the love just really never died, ever. I have always enjoyed the variety of genre Korean Movies/Drama had. For a while I was all about high school drama though I know I am already too old for it, then I had a dark phase of loving thri...

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Among Trailers And Creativity

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center;"> Kathmandu in the recent years has up its game when it comes to cool joints to hang out at. One such unique place to be is RS Moto, Ghanapokhari. The place has a very industrial and quirky feel to it. With trailers, vintage cars, globe lights, wooden decks and furniture, good coffee and food, it is just my kind of a place to hang out.</div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA82e6NYvL15_LPyHSvCUJk4_qWttp5G2ghDGg4w9tnn40GztyWzjZJ5jzeQNmVB_KG-3gs_6bZ1XUvoobMPGIoWLn3JiR1h2Oos4HMQ2W3wrDPvSc2L7KSxyfXZo8qN50SsqJ8aOALLo/s1600/_MG_3956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA82e6NYvL15_LPyHSvCUJk4_qWttp5G2ghDGg4w9tnn40GztyWzjZJ5jzeQNmVB_KG-3gs_6bZ1XUvoobMPGIoWLn3JiR1h2Oos4HMQ2W3wrDPvSc2L7KSxyfXZo8qN50SsqJ8aOALLo/s640/_MG_3956.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Car and Trailers</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_k2hupssRWeYnLsKTcm1pI6UUeh8_hU93PDz6xgSZGhHCAG4BsrwdpjrQnAHiRBkEVaBYCkkV0XB22JW4iST5b65iPSyOMC8YABuQSVFbSpjS4nMz7s4fGVA5hdtt8o6Fhht_S5iY5mg/s1600/_MG_3971.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_k2hupssRWeYnLsKTcm1pI6UUeh8_hU93PDz6xgSZGhHCAG4BsrwdpjrQnAHiRBkEVaBYCkkV0XB22JW4iST5b65iPSyOMC8YABuQSVFbSpjS4nMz7s4fGVA5hdtt8o6Fhht_S5iY5mg/s640/_MG_3971.jpg" width="900" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1dvrP7ReGO_D1a1YVewy2GuROH24tt44vnoDdq2UHXZcvX8UZruegOKReN_S4kGoClZWrtOC6WiwePAuCOOXe4tG9El4i5_otp0asgLhcRXbdpFt02DDvgS6jt6jdiAdLfs5cRH0Nqo/s1600/_MG_4032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1dvrP7ReGO_D1a1YVewy2GuROH24tt44vnoDdq2UHXZcvX8UZruegOKReN_S4kGoClZWrtOC6WiwePAuCOOXe4tG9El4i5_otp0asgLhcRXbdpFt02DDvgS6jt6jdiAdLfs5cRH0Nqo/s640/_MG_4032.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caffeine Addiction</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> Along with good coffee, drinks, food choices and awesome decor, RS Moto also exhibits unique features like a their trailer shop and a motorcycle workshop in their vicinity. Their shop showcases some really cool clothing, accessories and bags and they are all made in Nepal. Also they have some unique helmets and biking gears that goes well with their vintage customized bikes.<br /> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISLw0V_Wfvt6JzXAzTbfsWgtv1QfLkHqn9jJ4vRoWvhSTzAFJcOqmgyLNYZwW25mVhwcF7JSdwBneN4xm2kAqEF0xmNsjz1H7g-q1619NhjywHmE_Qm_8ELpYSymggNjl9Jot8Zlon4w/s1600/_MG_4036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISLw0V_Wfvt6JzXAzTbfsWgtv1QfLkHqn9jJ4vRoWvhSTzAFJcOqmgyLNYZwW25mVhwcF7JSdwBneN4xm2kAqEF0xmNsjz1H7g-q1619NhjywHmE_Qm_8ELpYSymggNjl9Jot8Zlon4w/s640/_MG_4036.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ARANIKO - Made In Nepal</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> I really love the concept of all things unique and RS Moto is just my kind of a thing. Plus if you are interested in vintage and customized bikes or maybe bikers this is the place to hang out at! </div> <div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> On a different note, I am not much of a fashionista, like so many other bloggers that I admire. But I wanted to put an effort on dressing myself once in a while and pose for the camera. When it comes to dressing up, I am all about casual. I think it is good to keep up with the latest trends but it is more important to be comfortable and confident in the style you present. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6joTDjM6CwXSa2AC8mNUgF_aEDToTBq54RdEuYeBUvtcw-WX1RhalDAAkiJ3qeiLSMK9nS7Zu3w4c5LbN7Oz9sC_mq8g_MJ_QTOmJbpnRKIfqsN3ybUHppNzqLa0ecfBj43TyEcisbfE/s1600/_MG_4014.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6joTDjM6CwXSa2AC8mNUgF_aEDToTBq54RdEuYeBUvtcw-WX1RhalDAAkiJ3qeiLSMK9nS7Zu3w4c5LbN7Oz9sC_mq8g_MJ_QTOmJbpnRKIfqsN3ybUHppNzqLa0ecfBj43TyEcisbfE/s640/_MG_4014.jpg" width="900" /></a></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxdHclPhI5XyaHjRwILyCNg24J7_jg0dSUncV7qjZK3fDzj2aZfFexzAO2PI-5B31hBCYpzrc6LOPPofboxLFrYhPCr9jx94N6cvyj1ppQPe6urU7wMGxpy57rhidanMCrT8CAtMJRWs/s1600/_MG_4013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxdHclPhI5XyaHjRwILyCNg24J7_jg0dSUncV7qjZK3fDzj2aZfFexzAO2PI-5B31hBCYpzrc6LOPPofboxLFrYhPCr9jx94N6cvyj1ppQPe6urU7wMGxpy57rhidanMCrT8CAtMJRWs/s640/_MG_4013.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casual </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> Now that I have started dressing up once in a while as I am actively blogging (for once), I had to find myself a photographer friend who would not mind clicking countless photos of me and with me. And who better then your best friend, who does not mind driving you around and hanging out with you every single weekend for a blog post and still be happy about it. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAoKW5nIOAKeTkcTQrMkh-zJBKaPSux25k2AWdDHuYlvRAckWed5DnX4DcGGzZwxdtm7epqc_cZ_hC17zHnXZtJ2OM2o3sHOOIHWKhe17GTknFiTvVI4VIZLyo04mkgC_ndBozBGs5MvU/s1600/_MG_3972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAoKW5nIOAKeTkcTQrMkh-zJBKaPSux25k2AWdDHuYlvRAckWed5DnX4DcGGzZwxdtm7epqc_cZ_hC17zHnXZtJ2OM2o3sHOOIHWKhe17GTknFiTvVI4VIZLyo04mkgC_ndBozBGs5MvU/s640/_MG_3972.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Best Friend - Also my Personal Photographer</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Until the next hangout and until the next blog post</div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To finding little adventures and making memories. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> SHEY</div> </div>

Among Trailers And Creativity

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Kathmandu in the recent years has up its game when it comes to cool joints to hang out at. One such unique place to be is RS Moto, Ghanapokhari. The place has a very industrial and quirky feel to it. With trailers, vintage cars, globe lights, wooden decks and furniture, good coffee and food, it is just my kind of a place to hang out. Vin...

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Jamarko

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center;"> As I remember Kathmandu did not have an event culture until recent years. The only events happened to be dance parties, but now you can choose from variety of innovative way of engaging people into arts, music and other sources of creativity.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6pCoer9nIcJSXiyr_GILgSjrQMDs0t13cuIWD_HsfkeFy5N2LGdYRxXQOgVi8BSssqSdZ8-TNfOBmb0qJh83zXlBg86nDUCi9qAc8y0MaCa3SCnl3SuPjexmhrPeOGN2J1fQsrZ446k/s1600/_MG_3978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6pCoer9nIcJSXiyr_GILgSjrQMDs0t13cuIWD_HsfkeFy5N2LGdYRxXQOgVi8BSssqSdZ8-TNfOBmb0qJh83zXlBg86nDUCi9qAc8y0MaCa3SCnl3SuPjexmhrPeOGN2J1fQsrZ446k/s640/_MG_3978.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Event</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Jamarko, was one such event that was organized by Project Sarangi and Kiran Nepali. Kiran Dai as I know is a professional musician who as been engaged in Nepali folk and contemporary music scene. Jamarko was an event where folk musicians from all walk of life and age group came together to create a platform for folk music and folk instruments that they always deserved.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kyEOynOaZQG4v-OvGFnOmXVKG5J_q0UVMWlfIwpcDDBy_hF0xGZaCEw7M0RVgbvSz5HJaf9kpDCTNjsy5jqPcjmQXO6nHMciPg8mCXRyNNQkIakyKY8ou_UZsmbRfw2m9H5Oc8wvDOs/s1600/_MG_3962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kyEOynOaZQG4v-OvGFnOmXVKG5J_q0UVMWlfIwpcDDBy_hF0xGZaCEw7M0RVgbvSz5HJaf9kpDCTNjsy5jqPcjmQXO6nHMciPg8mCXRyNNQkIakyKY8ou_UZsmbRfw2m9H5Oc8wvDOs/s640/_MG_3962.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Man Himself - Kiran Nepali</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I was mainly surprised by the young musicians and their enthusiasm for folk music. They all seemed so confident and definitely had the making of the next generation musicians. I felt inspired by their devotion to music and their passion for our folk instruments.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVUzysKMnzi0l1M6zEtnVWXDf9bDUePLvhoO96t6Pg2poHLf3JhaA1rod0XwkIfm8BwwHxA9g5c4SCjh68B1SfQwEXtl1aHqXe_VcXfGBITTf3LTZlIkec_mDYDctCeDhHhxBycK1Qgg/s1600/_MG_3976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVUzysKMnzi0l1M6zEtnVWXDf9bDUePLvhoO96t6Pg2poHLf3JhaA1rod0XwkIfm8BwwHxA9g5c4SCjh68B1SfQwEXtl1aHqXe_VcXfGBITTf3LTZlIkec_mDYDctCeDhHhxBycK1Qgg/s640/_MG_3976.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Youngest Artist </td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUaVEn3EPWS0SU3VBdGvXch2ASw9zbHWqK9TUb3BIgoQ3_de0ACNfPCYFXwF6EWM5GEYXelNYOdHStuTdI5kHzouF8DBVop-iLwyS9LDF2dh3I1jLZBQgkntAdZOHx3Jy7MeZYwS2lajc/s1600/_MG_3979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUaVEn3EPWS0SU3VBdGvXch2ASw9zbHWqK9TUb3BIgoQ3_de0ACNfPCYFXwF6EWM5GEYXelNYOdHStuTdI5kHzouF8DBVop-iLwyS9LDF2dh3I1jLZBQgkntAdZOHx3Jy7MeZYwS2lajc/s640/_MG_3979.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Musician in the making</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmLhiglisbJg_mUNYCcyyc2Pk-6EmYIlaBSiLz-0Hx2qyW4x3-0PvhMAftDPd46GpsaNn4s8s2enCqrgzs69sftr4VDaUrQkQKmLamtuhB8OIirJpguKhAejjw67B_T_UKa1dV2KJBzGc/s1600/Collage_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmLhiglisbJg_mUNYCcyyc2Pk-6EmYIlaBSiLz-0Hx2qyW4x3-0PvhMAftDPd46GpsaNn4s8s2enCqrgzs69sftr4VDaUrQkQKmLamtuhB8OIirJpguKhAejjw67B_T_UKa1dV2KJBzGc/s640/Collage_Fotor.jpg" width="900" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The Event not only gave a platform to artist and musicians but also the ones who put in their blood and sweat into creating the perfect sounding instruments - The Artisans. Most of the folk musical instruments are handmade and they are not mechanically manufactured, hence there is always a personal touch to these folk instruments. <br /> <br /></div> <div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MGgZ9nCUxUJoASfYAAmyq2iw3vYlPj5jGOWcm9TPFUmDDdl99YIPsbSYIsgpcUg7wJCVJOfmox81PSUDdCDiityq1UG3Gc-ovvMCg4y2V87yDfAI9Shlo8_J-gCzt1PLGQu9xiV7PTo/s1600/_MG_4015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MGgZ9nCUxUJoASfYAAmyq2iw3vYlPj5jGOWcm9TPFUmDDdl99YIPsbSYIsgpcUg7wJCVJOfmox81PSUDdCDiityq1UG3Gc-ovvMCg4y2V87yDfAI9Shlo8_J-gCzt1PLGQu9xiV7PTo/s640/_MG_4015.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blood and Sweat</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTY3sMplKlnKT-Pkv-anvlSG1HpC94erxDBIEXleUKdu5BH2m9FWhiPsv2Q0SfwHK1DVp1KZu9i0qj6wsUQnsmhfiOzieraNxpW7kV7u5zqHJ-xuwl1lpRLrLbH43LUGLEJ7LmyTI_J90/s1600/_MG_4017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTY3sMplKlnKT-Pkv-anvlSG1HpC94erxDBIEXleUKdu5BH2m9FWhiPsv2Q0SfwHK1DVp1KZu9i0qj6wsUQnsmhfiOzieraNxpW7kV7u5zqHJ-xuwl1lpRLrLbH43LUGLEJ7LmyTI_J90/s640/_MG_4017.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarangi in the making</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> I always believed that music was for everyone, I also never doubted the fact that music has no boundaries or a language but Jamarko really made me see it live.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMSbspov5hFZRCLGYudv6UjDhKIbzFyL54Giuz6rkWodrhGysjQGGeL7zl3VubWLWCZZozeaTUPxpQJUeJZct5gf9pEBsCGqzPDi2p2Avo_fIefqWarGHaf_VDxEEDUjxoPM9LqoR74w/s1600/_MG_4040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMSbspov5hFZRCLGYudv6UjDhKIbzFyL54Giuz6rkWodrhGysjQGGeL7zl3VubWLWCZZozeaTUPxpQJUeJZct5gf9pEBsCGqzPDi2p2Avo_fIefqWarGHaf_VDxEEDUjxoPM9LqoR74w/s640/_MG_4040.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Music has no boundaries</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROA1P1bmd1JVHMtubUvijP6rMDBafjHEEeY5z25BAknQqD40DT3QdKn33r6M_Bptc1jcV-ZgWHgYcJ-gPtbzBUscOz1FCGvV-qZtIJTuWUUwUe-Xw2kR0c0NGtcEDrFuySGb7bEAQw3s/s1600/_MG_4042.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROA1P1bmd1JVHMtubUvijP6rMDBafjHEEeY5z25BAknQqD40DT3QdKn33r6M_Bptc1jcV-ZgWHgYcJ-gPtbzBUscOz1FCGvV-qZtIJTuWUUwUe-Xw2kR0c0NGtcEDrFuySGb7bEAQw3s/s640/_MG_4042.jpg" width="500" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I always wanted to have a way to support people with talent and the idea of creativity, and this was one way. Though I had very minimal involvement, but I look forward to being involved in more of such events. </div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWA8ErXVX0hn7IOayBnMZkNwc6uHbZZuiEu4Bke5RRDV3RdsNET86eB9fc_hSZDlujzDY-ol1YR2C1yS4kEZc4oAvwCPGxBEjKs-L-cH7BeX-fwkOuaIMdIgfdhjK7VTvJzoO1rjYFs0/s1600/_MG_3988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWA8ErXVX0hn7IOayBnMZkNwc6uHbZZuiEu4Bke5RRDV3RdsNET86eB9fc_hSZDlujzDY-ol1YR2C1yS4kEZc4oAvwCPGxBEjKs-L-cH7BeX-fwkOuaIMdIgfdhjK7VTvJzoO1rjYFs0/s640/_MG_3988.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Job of Registration</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> So the day was quite eventful and I would like to thank Kiran dai for letting me be a part of something so wonderful, and as always he is such a good poser. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAgvMfUevZHntz5HJ9_izkt8dzJczvzMOvWsgtFITRQyxwJL2K3EbO1ntKzXPszhVUIcB15wsEr71z6hN24EJcQvUAD-PAp8pTlVea8kYiMt04seiLhJ2QWaGEmg9LJHb5YXbF2r6ARM/s1600/_MG_4038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAgvMfUevZHntz5HJ9_izkt8dzJczvzMOvWsgtFITRQyxwJL2K3EbO1ntKzXPszhVUIcB15wsEr71z6hN24EJcQvUAD-PAp8pTlVea8kYiMt04seiLhJ2QWaGEmg9LJHb5YXbF2r6ARM/s640/_MG_4038.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kiran Nepali - Project Sarangi</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Until the next event and until the next blog post.</div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To finding little adventures and making memories.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> SHEY</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div> <br /> <br /> <div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> <span id="goog_1472526309"></span><span id="goog_1472526310"></span><br /></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Jamarko

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As I remember Kathmandu did not have an event culture until recent years. The only events happened to be dance parties, but now you can choose from variety of innovative way of engaging people into arts, music and other sources of creativity. The Event Jamarko, was one such event that was organized by Project Sarangi and Kiran Nepali. Ki...

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Barbecue - Nepali Style

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center;"> I think most people in Kathmandu and Nepal believe in having a pre Dashian celebration, just to get immersed into the feels of Dashain. One of the most popular idea for a get together among Nepalese is, the old tradition of barbecue. Specially the Dahsian barbecue is accompanyed by libations and of course game of cards, nothing says Dashain and Tihar like a game of cards and delicious food.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The hand at task for a barbecue is, the preparation -the marination of the meat, the shopping, the cleaning of the grill, the making the spicy sauce (aachar) and the of course the process of over eating.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The key to any successful barbecue is the marination of the meats. I have my personal favorite marinade that consists of garlic, ginger, soya sauce, salt, cumin powder, chilli powder and not to forget some whiskey or brandy or rum! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUMGjRheRLzAm1NdQv_TkbHgwTUuLYrShf3a3S8_PQTXLJFEdyilgQn11WqZiZedDn2ZY_KzvHWuQ6S4LndjOiozctMU34J3yZQ5kFfkmWB8jibCpLc984GPG8x5uz1yfrxM9JwhCHPI/s1600/_MG_3814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUMGjRheRLzAm1NdQv_TkbHgwTUuLYrShf3a3S8_PQTXLJFEdyilgQn11WqZiZedDn2ZY_KzvHWuQ6S4LndjOiozctMU34J3yZQ5kFfkmWB8jibCpLc984GPG8x5uz1yfrxM9JwhCHPI/s640/_MG_3814.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the Love of Pork </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> The western way of barbecue is the electric grill but in Nepal we have the Nepalese way of doing it, we use brickets instead. Cooking the meat on brickets is a tad bit slow but the flavor and the smell of firewood while chowing down the piece of meat, is just a cherry on top. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczA7lgaxN8cIzEzfzLkz4xLue6u-JzWg70InDMS60oxIwpT493auyt4bLhipaXj8AfgELZxsCFq6TiDZyzeKvMERwefFjYlhUqeIcE5dobao5aUjFXDb7_BKWkHNxnPrAHvpFo8DgQwA/s1600/_MG_3833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczA7lgaxN8cIzEzfzLkz4xLue6u-JzWg70InDMS60oxIwpT493auyt4bLhipaXj8AfgELZxsCFq6TiDZyzeKvMERwefFjYlhUqeIcE5dobao5aUjFXDb7_BKWkHNxnPrAHvpFo8DgQwA/s640/_MG_3833.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bricket Over Electric Grills - Go Local</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdys7KUpsYyRDXIohwn9p6UjiWFCz1SuC2xo-js4ntOvLSvsj5xJPu81k85HfYxX5A0dg0vgViwmhfgYMp77XbtGKUvpoXPWOPYSAGtnHoCGA-XtLxQbIpoTJ06Hy8WC4Sr73NnfSk63w/s1600/_MG_3836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdys7KUpsYyRDXIohwn9p6UjiWFCz1SuC2xo-js4ntOvLSvsj5xJPu81k85HfYxX5A0dg0vgViwmhfgYMp77XbtGKUvpoXPWOPYSAGtnHoCGA-XtLxQbIpoTJ06Hy8WC4Sr73NnfSk63w/s640/_MG_3836.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Local Made Custom Grill</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> The next phase of preparing for a barbecue is by preparing the sauce or well the 'achar' to go with the meat. Spicy tomato flavored sauce that can be used as a dip for chips as well as a sauce for the bbq. Achar if you didn't know is a staple in every Nepalese household, it is also a part of our every meals. </div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJKsMoJKgmG0xExIT9m3Xvv3LBcaw9FZzPRod5NxP30C3S91TjfeUb9gW8Hofikna4JO8sMZhXbi7gx7N_xW6n4_K8H09rDX7xIwKuyCdEjH4v2HILuxUwf7IuwZaqhOTklkwolmnsGI/s1600/_MG_3827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJKsMoJKgmG0xExIT9m3Xvv3LBcaw9FZzPRod5NxP30C3S91TjfeUb9gW8Hofikna4JO8sMZhXbi7gx7N_xW6n4_K8H09rDX7xIwKuyCdEjH4v2HILuxUwf7IuwZaqhOTklkwolmnsGI/s640/_MG_3827.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tamatar Ko Aachar - The Spicy Goodness</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> With all the preparation done it was time to get our hands dirty with the cooking bit. By taking turns we were able to complete our plan of grilling all the meat as well as chomping down all that was cooked.<br /> <br /> Just a quick observation, during Dashain people seem to have the craziest appetite, I dont know if it has to do with psychology of being in the festive mood or something else, but it is really note-worthy!</div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrNxwP4gscaR98zEHa1ai3S6Ufl293z2D8XMOrGiou2wv4iH_8k3W5w1H-Nvn4xC04Nzzh3aq2R_DWJ83xdfq8rNVp4U_0d5IiArQK3JoUcFhFDlo4umaeiKFamNyyuV1Ga-OGfYQtA0/s1600/_MG_3843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrNxwP4gscaR98zEHa1ai3S6Ufl293z2D8XMOrGiou2wv4iH_8k3W5w1H-Nvn4xC04Nzzh3aq2R_DWJ83xdfq8rNVp4U_0d5IiArQK3JoUcFhFDlo4umaeiKFamNyyuV1Ga-OGfYQtA0/s640/_MG_3843.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meat On Grill - READY<br /> <br /></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRg0Tlyfn519QBO0c7o52rnU5lr1YYvpe_spr4UDfsc7XA1b4erxOe3jaswwoYRg-SZCic8ceEir11JT3pjT6cdhylyqiRL7WCunBriU7gK-6gpZbwAnQePtvEIGo5GyJK4myh8aggXA/s1600/_MG_3851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRg0Tlyfn519QBO0c7o52rnU5lr1YYvpe_spr4UDfsc7XA1b4erxOe3jaswwoYRg-SZCic8ceEir11JT3pjT6cdhylyqiRL7WCunBriU7gK-6gpZbwAnQePtvEIGo5GyJK4myh8aggXA/s640/_MG_3851.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meat On Grill - GET SET</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XnGVgBVU5BDfLGc7SiiPShhqyL-nNWoblS7Evibd2IXJLGqjVLHm35RlTaemvdC57UFPaj_ussf7kfuDaH7Mbd3S_u2D66XwYjoUmujLUpLe2yDaSmny_rXwjHcNwoD8AeRa8Pzup3A/s1600/_MG_3855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XnGVgBVU5BDfLGc7SiiPShhqyL-nNWoblS7Evibd2IXJLGqjVLHm35RlTaemvdC57UFPaj_ussf7kfuDaH7Mbd3S_u2D66XwYjoUmujLUpLe2yDaSmny_rXwjHcNwoD8AeRa8Pzup3A/s640/_MG_3855.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meat on Grill - GO</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> With the greasy delightful barbecue we also spared some time to play some card games, but unfortunately was not able to capture these moments, I blame it on the beer and the irresistible game of - Marriage. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Marriage is a card game that is played specially during the Dashain-Tihar holidays and I well I am not much of a gambler but this game is always interesting - well at least it is as long as you are winning of course.<br /> <br /> All in all it was a good day, with great company and good food.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Until the next barbecue and until the next blog post.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To finding little adventures and making memories.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> SHEY</div> <br /> <div> <br /> <div> <br /> <div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Barbecue - Nepali Style

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I think most people in Kathmandu and Nepal believe in having a pre Dashian celebration, just to get immersed into the feels of Dashain. One of the most popular idea for a get together among Nepalese is, the old tradition of barbecue. Specially the Dahsian barbecue is accompanyed by libations and of course game of cards, nothing says Dash...

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Just Another Weekday - Bhaisepati Edition

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center;"> So on a random weekday before the beginning of Dashain we went on a short ride/drive to Bhaisepati. The drive was rather short, it took us about 15 to 20 minutes to get there from Jhamsikhel, but the view is amazing and the air oh so fresh!<br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTByIMS1PyuVSW_8Dl5T1vpOOxYvx5ZE1jfsuGnWUf5si3AI4fpqJTSxA6r-okXK0LJgYwl-HSMCfrDT5RvIuj6aZt5TPhFKJirkPImtufGfinCbYXfgv4lfI5gvJui-m3GBidaaB6C1c/s1600/Scene+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTByIMS1PyuVSW_8Dl5T1vpOOxYvx5ZE1jfsuGnWUf5si3AI4fpqJTSxA6r-okXK0LJgYwl-HSMCfrDT5RvIuj6aZt5TPhFKJirkPImtufGfinCbYXfgv4lfI5gvJui-m3GBidaaB6C1c/s640/Scene+3.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Orange Tint</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGiT58x3slAzmvKgkJsGf9BJ2UCKxMYHRGbJVxWyvg86GO94t1SScx6Paqw5E6ia3FdD2d4nXWThzIuc7NmA95Q5bsc45rNGjy4S-UX0h-hs5ZV7Wx0mMJh6wCrXOwwKhyphenhyphenDkYPbLjjO5w/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGiT58x3slAzmvKgkJsGf9BJ2UCKxMYHRGbJVxWyvg86GO94t1SScx6Paqw5E6ia3FdD2d4nXWThzIuc7NmA95Q5bsc45rNGjy4S-UX0h-hs5ZV7Wx0mMJh6wCrXOwwKhyphenhyphenDkYPbLjjO5w/s640/5.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fading Into Dark</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6-9ih1yYxyPjGDnXlfyyGnF3TOkh6_rQOuzXSRY59OJ-0iDolHK0xxDIsTOgYrytPApYjT50DjIsCiGOi8685oArBaFV1ASaSY9uDiSK_51eeMXu3E4SEeqjpiJzMN61-gC8rpwDd4U/s1600/Scene+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6-9ih1yYxyPjGDnXlfyyGnF3TOkh6_rQOuzXSRY59OJ-0iDolHK0xxDIsTOgYrytPApYjT50DjIsCiGOi8685oArBaFV1ASaSY9uDiSK_51eeMXu3E4SEeqjpiJzMN61-gC8rpwDd4U/s640/Scene+2.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Subtle Darkness</td></tr> </tbody></table> With the recent influx of pollution in the valley, the view has been compromised and it is heart breaking, but non the less it is best place to get some fresh air with warm local tea. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> On a very different note, I love the company I keep and especially the one that was gifted to me by the family I was born into. As we grow older, we cousins have become more then just family we have become great friends. We fight, we have our differences but regardless we will always have each others back. Looking forward to making more of such precious memories and taking on more adventures together. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38xEhlRtQiFTz1J4jnLD1BRkEaMfxteEfRljvytc4x0VSDgD3VxbnNUga__BE2fjYDA_zkFQRANuUrNPgRmDJYyxHxQRL-3HXUjvfJGnCK5PRxH4Cm1XuEWuvKnlRaYuJxCqLokSIBkE/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38xEhlRtQiFTz1J4jnLD1BRkEaMfxteEfRljvytc4x0VSDgD3VxbnNUga__BE2fjYDA_zkFQRANuUrNPgRmDJYyxHxQRL-3HXUjvfJGnCK5PRxH4Cm1XuEWuvKnlRaYuJxCqLokSIBkE/s640/11.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Goof-balls</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcTMz6rRgZsQNEdSILpgluOQtIIJNmo9y048a9OZol_RMmNL-1oeYZnPWn5Yku9HQDhO2EtPLU0vOZ86Pv4_xlKkagMrxNTIN01nHLkDNi47LNF1iNcG28MvKEAeBdXY4r2vWwTiRZPg/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcTMz6rRgZsQNEdSILpgluOQtIIJNmo9y048a9OZol_RMmNL-1oeYZnPWn5Yku9HQDhO2EtPLU0vOZ86Pv4_xlKkagMrxNTIN01nHLkDNi47LNF1iNcG28MvKEAeBdXY4r2vWwTiRZPg/s640/10.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blood and Love Bound - Sister!</td></tr> </tbody></table> Until the next random weekday and until the next blog post.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To finding little adventures and making memories.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> SHEY</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> </div>

Just Another Weekday - Bhaisepati Edition

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So on a random weekday before the beginning of Dashain we went on a short ride/drive to Bhaisepati. The drive was rather short, it took us about 15 to 20 minutes to get there from Jhamsikhel, but the view is amazing and the air oh so fresh! The Orange Tint Fading Into Dark Subtle Darkness With the recent influx of pollution in the valley...

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Just Another Weekday - Outfit Edition

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It was just a random plan on a random weekday and we decided to make the most of it. With just a week left for all the festivities to begin it was a our chance to pre-celebrate before the Dashain gets the better of us.  </div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Cards, chilled beer, delicious food and a good company was all that was needed to keep up with the festival season. And as for me it was finally a good opportunity to get some outfit photos from the squad that does casually dressed, the best. <span style="text-align: left;">Here are some simple and do-able idea to style your causal outfits.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pGxHXuxz5RbmjRFzrM0WZrgHh0VchWE33qmDBWLeDRFOOiq5HHuvkg2BKZPtT-boGsvheg8odtqkKh3RvRZJkSPHLsF8wp5RikhpPGuqYj43vWIQVo2nw3H0jIr3s3rXe8GRVkxURZA/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pGxHXuxz5RbmjRFzrM0WZrgHh0VchWE33qmDBWLeDRFOOiq5HHuvkg2BKZPtT-boGsvheg8odtqkKh3RvRZJkSPHLsF8wp5RikhpPGuqYj43vWIQVo2nw3H0jIr3s3rXe8GRVkxURZA/s640/2.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simple Slip - Striped Blouse, Black Pants and Grey Sneakers</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52qJwrlFttRxyNvvQODf_I1BNfM7iOfKJi9IdH_UCWp_NKWPU27_O6-II9OJ16KRoHy9JNO-NWw-cBjJlHsXQqGAD4uqpNAZzc-_E2q_Ps5HQg80B4ib_6cxHq7oQ25zhqBnE6JzxbqE/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52qJwrlFttRxyNvvQODf_I1BNfM7iOfKJi9IdH_UCWp_NKWPU27_O6-II9OJ16KRoHy9JNO-NWw-cBjJlHsXQqGAD4uqpNAZzc-_E2q_Ps5HQg80B4ib_6cxHq7oQ25zhqBnE6JzxbqE/s640/3.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bright Florals - Floral Dress and Black Ballet Flats</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1aZ7Ba502EVaOuGMMHp-DbAhjUjrFKqFvMO5CjM-ioPwoHKKDVUajiqXBsmK6ezclbbjcrf9dqUl3BqRgIGPHp8B-QJsEdEYvZNekDF6DUgCCnQoaflo-EVrOQNQMbDB4-Dy2ey2uyQ/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1aZ7Ba502EVaOuGMMHp-DbAhjUjrFKqFvMO5CjM-ioPwoHKKDVUajiqXBsmK6ezclbbjcrf9dqUl3BqRgIGPHp8B-QJsEdEYvZNekDF6DUgCCnQoaflo-EVrOQNQMbDB4-Dy2ey2uyQ/s640/4.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue on Blue - Chiffon Blouse, Blue Jeans and Metallic Sandals</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEfBN0h4_nZWCjyoijxlemodYCfL8khTA-ygWvSwUCkEed39etxUfVjb3Bqp-FUiYSdctvNvKzmuCIrk3MCgtM2ivUasG3V0HTqDe950qUUmOjOYTNGHnjjtRqA2rEoOF7VGcGFS3EF8/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEfBN0h4_nZWCjyoijxlemodYCfL8khTA-ygWvSwUCkEed39etxUfVjb3Bqp-FUiYSdctvNvKzmuCIrk3MCgtM2ivUasG3V0HTqDe950qUUmOjOYTNGHnjjtRqA2rEoOF7VGcGFS3EF8/s640/1.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neutral Flowers - Floral Blouse, Boyfriend Jeans and Chunky Heel</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA18pLXYOIFuPOocEY6Gf0_a23JqI0PigVuBv1Ff_oVoy-LM7QgjOo_1mxppnArNE_AzBaZ0XoyRY6y_y0Nt_ge7GNbGafv8ssX76D8AbwIl6Ovni0h1S6myjeDxsic1COxPqYIhDKXtk/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA18pLXYOIFuPOocEY6Gf0_a23JqI0PigVuBv1Ff_oVoy-LM7QgjOo_1mxppnArNE_AzBaZ0XoyRY6y_y0Nt_ge7GNbGafv8ssX76D8AbwIl6Ovni0h1S6myjeDxsic1COxPqYIhDKXtk/s640/5.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always Basic - Black Tee, Ripped Jeans and Stringy Flats</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9swn2WjSog09WUaQwU4aNB4ygL4TxiPqtyGjPIEzpp3RnF_PUvOI4MdPgfnAcdizGmWWAIihil2xoAOXvhu9FTzZEPt5nIJhtZyByRmEAePYFu5qkH6-TFwdZT5-bXePhN5KuHWkXj_4/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9swn2WjSog09WUaQwU4aNB4ygL4TxiPqtyGjPIEzpp3RnF_PUvOI4MdPgfnAcdizGmWWAIihil2xoAOXvhu9FTzZEPt5nIJhtZyByRmEAePYFu5qkH6-TFwdZT5-bXePhN5KuHWkXj_4/s640/7.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grey Tones - Grey Tee, Boyfriend Jeans and Earthy Toned Sneakers</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiayO64CxCFEkL8-4QFokv6aEYC0nH3JsEJCUrBEhW8HMy3RlUi6y5eftDMzad3N3a0WeOgeh37Gc19-Rb5QToLfkg7moEix08nM4puzYpPchNw0ezSo-7nJecQe1ZKyPkUxfvO1C0oXVE/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiayO64CxCFEkL8-4QFokv6aEYC0nH3JsEJCUrBEhW8HMy3RlUi6y5eftDMzad3N3a0WeOgeh37Gc19-Rb5QToLfkg7moEix08nM4puzYpPchNw0ezSo-7nJecQe1ZKyPkUxfvO1C0oXVE/s640/6.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Core Casuals - Checkered Plaid Shirt, Torn Jeans and White Sneakers</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> With the on-going bipolar weather here in Kathmandu, it is always hard to decide what to wear. With random changes between hot, cold and rainy it is very hard to pick up an outfit. But it is best to go casual whenever and wherever.  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Just another random realization, that we are a bunch of very randomly put together people of different age group, with different interest and immensely diverse personalities yet our love for each other is somewhat unconditional.<br /> <br /> In addition to the random plan we went for a random drive to get some fresh air, wait for the next blogpost to see where we went.<br /> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qWYwR7v3dRVvPWNhlFoXgWHXVJ2EUQk9D6wr2ROto68MBSHWESJl5BlX5viFauCfh6O-i8cVmM1jb7dJdQvInrdss9kOVl9Yfo-axj0f_fXZagWD9Z6Dbed_5PvnNsX3sQPtBxOhRl4/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qWYwR7v3dRVvPWNhlFoXgWHXVJ2EUQk9D6wr2ROto68MBSHWESJl5BlX5viFauCfh6O-i8cVmM1jb7dJdQvInrdss9kOVl9Yfo-axj0f_fXZagWD9Z6Dbed_5PvnNsX3sQPtBxOhRl4/s640/9.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Squad, minus few.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> Until the next random plan and until the next blog post.</div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To finding little adventures and making memories.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> SHEY</div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> </div> </div>

Just Another Weekday - Outfit Edition

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It was just a random plan on a random weekday and we decided to make the most of it. With just a week left for all the festivities to begin it was a our chance to pre-celebrate before the Dashain gets the better of us.   Cards, chilled beer, delicious food and a good company was all that was needed to keep up with the festival season. An...

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Work With A View

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Working in Development come along with its fair share of difficulties and perks, one of the perks being traveling to the districts and engaging with different grass-root level communities. The people of this particular village- Phulbari, treat me like one of their own and while working together I have formed a bond with them that has made traveling and working with the community there a much easy and comfortable. </div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbt5Ux4MBKM-cLSHNP8xOZ6f9EFC-73XUYuMlpkMbriOhu5JClH_kU9J9j35CzrH5WPR95vFjH6ORE0OQIs-FonPh4sMYJVxw6TJerfa9YfYUMA_cthJjx5ZyobHlLHw1DADvXbMml8I/s1600/IMG_4040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbt5Ux4MBKM-cLSHNP8xOZ6f9EFC-73XUYuMlpkMbriOhu5JClH_kU9J9j35CzrH5WPR95vFjH6ORE0OQIs-FonPh4sMYJVxw6TJerfa9YfYUMA_cthJjx5ZyobHlLHw1DADvXbMml8I/s640/IMG_4040.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from Phulbari - Magical</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> Phulabari is a top a hill on the way to Bhakundey Besi of Kavre. On a clear day the view from up here is amazing, the view of the himalaya range, the floating cloud and the wide spread green lush - it is almost magical. </div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicKGQEFAOGQJw8GutqHyZ_t8g3ni-TmXSvBL1k9PkOdWvDe2IgauXTVdVjsnOb_p1KyJt9_ak_IdZzIKvw3fqg5DyJiBu54SKihUMvYLqXBXHq94_PC6-XAl4tfSATrJ0U66HirVX9Ms/s1600/IMG_4034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicKGQEFAOGQJw8GutqHyZ_t8g3ni-TmXSvBL1k9PkOdWvDe2IgauXTVdVjsnOb_p1KyJt9_ak_IdZzIKvw3fqg5DyJiBu54SKihUMvYLqXBXHq94_PC6-XAl4tfSATrJ0U66HirVX9Ms/s640/IMG_4034.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Original Milk</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> So, like I've mentioned earlier one of the other perks of field visit is the pure and organic food. It is very unlikely to find pure organic food in the city, but the villages have a different story all together. And trust be you when I say you will never be able to find milk as pure and raw as in the villages! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTlCsLpEojctKjXnEvMavhZis8j9-2OkPStiKmXQojFVkBP_dkQhRITMYz0FPUKt8YNpMPM12B91et4JSO8j_3hmZ0Pnt_HXevGemQT35Pq0brQrydE0TJMYuGyzxXqRCyy1mYPwteMU/s1600/IMG_4041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTlCsLpEojctKjXnEvMavhZis8j9-2OkPStiKmXQojFVkBP_dkQhRITMYz0FPUKt8YNpMPM12B91et4JSO8j_3hmZ0Pnt_HXevGemQT35Pq0brQrydE0TJMYuGyzxXqRCyy1mYPwteMU/s640/IMG_4041.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Local Pop-corn</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> If you think the packaged popcorns are yummy, you sure haven't tried the local popcorns yet. Be it boiled, fried or popped, corn is a very common snack here in the villages and also in the city. But popcorn made on a mud vessel and over firewood is filled with unique flavors that is totally worth indulging in. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbW_gaf-xGy7W1iDy62MYR8Upz0vwSZ5yLZlDeo0qYZgIO_Z0UCV_AhJs0K7MfBW1MVlw_p-Hahv3Zln3xWdZnL8jVtaYDi4Yln7oMN7k4jACvfdiusyubIiwr-05GiWeqAtXnXMu_xQ/s1600/IMG_4038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbW_gaf-xGy7W1iDy62MYR8Upz0vwSZ5yLZlDeo0qYZgIO_Z0UCV_AhJs0K7MfBW1MVlw_p-Hahv3Zln3xWdZnL8jVtaYDi4Yln7oMN7k4jACvfdiusyubIiwr-05GiWeqAtXnXMu_xQ/s640/IMG_4038.jpg" width="900" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnR6bqCoVnxJuAiIDOGno95Fg3-gvpaehgpp18kncqrav1FZ2ud7WfX6zuElvKhoUjdN8C9t54ENVzd3uNcNngSytsUblNxlU7IPd-Be79MPP2r_IzwKmf89ctxyR_Bbuap7LJYd9e5m8/s1600/IMG_4039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnR6bqCoVnxJuAiIDOGno95Fg3-gvpaehgpp18kncqrav1FZ2ud7WfX6zuElvKhoUjdN8C9t54ENVzd3uNcNngSytsUblNxlU7IPd-Be79MPP2r_IzwKmf89ctxyR_Bbuap7LJYd9e5m8/s640/IMG_4039.jpg" width="900" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I always learn something new during my field visits. This time while going around the village I encountered a very weird looking insect. It was my first time seeing this particular insect and I wouldn't even notice it if someone else hadn't point it out to me. I learned that if this insect makes noises then it is suppose to be a bad omen, it was very interesting that people still believe in such superstitions. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWBTK-BxC9j8LzTKep6ViyhEUTXhFnlju0ynNqzTQL4_ZlA-Wknib3CkuCqWF4yf8mbPRjO9GTpECW_-6iKB8WRnQ1umg6rIGgCeSv2x_76WlB9Vw0UZlvs9VcpWJcmb00KHsbNDPyI4/s1600/IMG_4036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWBTK-BxC9j8LzTKep6ViyhEUTXhFnlju0ynNqzTQL4_ZlA-Wknib3CkuCqWF4yf8mbPRjO9GTpECW_-6iKB8WRnQ1umg6rIGgCeSv2x_76WlB9Vw0UZlvs9VcpWJcmb00KHsbNDPyI4/s640/IMG_4036.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dhulikhel - Day View</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUD-sL9PnYpivW2RgzZzfK_FEUTAiaApqMVKCXsMmpeKeI48Kc0EfFIJiYy_lIOUKjp8Ocy7n8k_wyJ9_Cqv7L_clh2j8Qc9keYWw8220fqIW-267zGXE79aomjf3P-aylF7a3pESPZA/s1600/IMG_4035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUD-sL9PnYpivW2RgzZzfK_FEUTAiaApqMVKCXsMmpeKeI48Kc0EfFIJiYy_lIOUKjp8Ocy7n8k_wyJ9_Cqv7L_clh2j8Qc9keYWw8220fqIW-267zGXE79aomjf3P-aylF7a3pESPZA/s640/IMG_4035.jpg" width="900" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blurry Lights</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> Another perk of traveling away from the city is always the view. I have always been fascinated by lights, specially the night view of all the flickering and still lights from above the hills is breath taking. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> There is always something so calm and serene about the hills that take away all the anxiety and wary. Field visits always means healthy food, fresh pollution free air, interesting people, beautiful nature and healthy mind. But it also means early mornings, bumpy roads and crazy workload, but nonetheless it is always an adventure.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Until the next field visit and until the next blog post.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To finding little adventures and making memories.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> SHEY</div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div> <br /><div> <br /><div> <br /><br /></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Work With A View

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Working in Development come along with its fair share of difficulties and perks, one of the perks being traveling to the districts and engaging with different grass-root level communities. The people of this particular village- Phulbari, treat me like one of their own and while working together I have formed a bond with them that has mad...

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